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Cooperatives Act, 1982

PRELIMINARY PROVISION The purpose of this Act is to allow for the constitution of cooperatives and to govern cooperatives whose nature is distinctive insofar as they are held collectively and controlled democratically by…

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Canada — Quebec
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Year 1982
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Enacted 1982 · Source version 10 Jun 2026
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Section 226.1.1

A member of a solidarity cooperative may belong to only one category of members.

Section 226.1.1

Section 242

No more than one confederation made up of federations with similar or related objects may be established.

Section 242

Section 269.1.1

The directors of the legal person must pass resolutions to approve the continuance plan, authorize one of them to sign the continuance application, and adopt the cooperative’s resulting resolutions.

Section 269.1.1

Section 294

This section states that an amendment was integrated into c. C-48, s. 29.

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Schedule

This schedule repeals specified parts of chapter 26 of the statutes of 1982, with one express exception, when the relevant consolidation updates take effect.

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§ 226.1.1Section 226.1.1Provision

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A member of a solidarity cooperative may belong to only one category of members.

226.1.1. A person or partnership that is a member of a solidarity cooperative may be part of only one category of members. 2003, c. 18, s. 128.
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§ 226.1.2Section 226.1.2Provision

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226.1.2. Notwithstanding the second paragraph of section 7, persons or partnerships that have an economic, social or cultural interest in the pursuit of the objects of the cooperative may apply for the constitution of a solidarity

226.1.2. Notwithstanding the second paragraph of section 7, persons or partnerships that have an economic, social or cultural interest in the pursuit of the objects of the cooperative may apply for the constitution of a solidarity cooperative, provided they form a minority of the founders. 2003, c. 18, s. 128.
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§ 226.2Section 226.2Provision

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A solidarity cooperative’s name must include “solidarity cooperative” or “solidarity coop,” and no person or partnership may use a name containing either expression.

226.2. The name of a solidarity cooperative must include the expression “solidarity cooperative” or “solidarity coop”. No person or partnership may use a name that includes either of those expressions. 1997, c. 17, s. 2.
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§ 226.3Section 226.3Provision

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A person or partnership covered by section 226.1(3) that sent a memorandum of membership to the provisional secretary before the notice calling the general organization meeting must be called to the meeting.

226.3. Any person or partnership referred to in paragraph 3 of section 226.1 that, before the sending of the notice calling the general organization meeting, transmitted to the provisional secretary a memorandum of membership indicating the interest of the person or partnership in the pursuit of the objects of a solidarity cooperative shall be called to the meeting. 1997, c. 17, s. 2; 2003, c. 18, s. 129.
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§ 226.4Section 226.4Provision

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A member’s required number of qualifying shares may vary depending on whether the member is a user, a worker, or a supporting member.

226.4. The number of qualifying shares that a member is required to hold may vary according to whether the member is a user, a worker or a supporting member. 1997, c. 17, s. 2.
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§ 226.5Section 226.5Repeal

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Section 226.5 is repealed.

226.5. (Repealed). 1997, c. 17, s. 2; 2026, c. 1, s. 136.
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§ 226.6Section 226.6Provision

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Certain member groups must be constituted, each group may elect at least one director, the cooperative may set additional director elections by by-law, and directors elected from supporting members and certain other persons are capped at one-third of the total board.

226.6. The user producers, the user consumers, the workers and the supporting members shall constitute groups of members within the meaning of section 83, and each such group shall be entitled to elect at least one director. The cooperative may, by by-law, provide for the election of other directors by the meeting. The number of directors elected from among the supporting members and the persons referred to in subparagraph 1 of the second paragraph of section 81 and in section 81.1 shall not exceed one-third of the total number of directors of the cooperative. 1997, c. 17, s. 2; 2003, c. 18, s. 130; 2015, c. 3, s. 36; 2026, c. 1, s. 137.
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§ 226.7Section 226.7Provision

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A solidarity cooperative’s annual report must state how many members are user producers, user consumers, workers, and supporting members.

226.7. The annual report of a solidarity cooperative shall indicate the number of members of the cooperative who are user producers, the number who are user consumers, the number who are workers and the number who are supporting members. 1997, c. 17, s. 2; 2003, c. 18, s. 131; 2015, c. 3, s. 37.
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§ 226.8Section 226.8Provision

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Rebates, if allotted, must go to members and auxiliary members; supporting members cannot receive rebates.

226.8. Any rebates allotted shall be allotted to the members and to the auxiliary members, if any, (1) in proportion to the amount of business conducted by each user with the solidarity cooperative during the preceding fiscal year; (2) in proportion to the volume of work effected by each worker for the solidarity cooperative during the preceding fiscal year. The volume of work effected may be measured according to the income of the member or auxiliary member or the number of hours worked or according to any other criterion determined by by-law. No rebate may be allotted to supporting members. Despite subparagraphs 1 and 2 of the first paragraph, the cooperative may, by by-law, provide that any rebates are to be calculated in proportion to the amount of business done or on the basis of the volume of work performed during a period covering more than one successive fiscal years, without, however, exceeding the last four. 1997, c. 17, s. 2; 2003, c. 18, s. 132; 2026, c. 1, s. 138.
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§ 226.9Section 226.9Amendment

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If a solidarity cooperative has only users or workers as members, the Minister may order it to amend its articles to withdraw from this Title.

226.9. Where the membership of a solidarity cooperative includes only users or workers, the Minister may order that the cooperative amend its articles to withdraw itself from the application of this Title. If the cooperative fails to comply with such an order within 60 days of notification thereof, the Minister may, of his own motion, amend the articles of the cooperative. 1997, c. 17, s. 2; 2003, c. 18, s. 133; I.N. 2016-01-01 (NCCP).
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§ 226.10Section 226.10Amendment

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If the Minister amends a solidarity cooperative’s articles on his own initiative, he must issue a triplicate certificate and distribute the copies as required.

226.10. Where the Minister, of his own motion, amends the articles of a solidarity cooperative, he shall issue a certificate in triplicate evidencing the amendment. The Minister shall register one copy of the certificate, and shall send another copy to the cooperative. He shall transmit the third copy to the enterprise registrar, who shall deposit it in the register. The amendment has effect from the date set forth in the certificate. 1997, c. 17, s. 2; 2002, c. 45, s. 295.
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§ 226.11Section 226.11Repeal

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Section 226.11 is repealed.

226.11. (Repealed). 1997, c. 17, s. 2; 2003, c. 18, s. 134.
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§ 226.12Section 226.12Provision

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If a solidarity cooperative no longer has any users or workers, the Minister may order it to wind up and dissolve.

226.12. Where the membership of a solidarity cooperative no longer includes any users or workers, the Minister may order that the cooperative proceed with its winding-up and dissolution. A director or two members of the cooperative may call a special meeting for that purpose. The Minister shall transmit a copy of the order to the enterprise registrar, who shall deposit it in the register. 1997, c. 17, s. 2; 2002, c. 45, s. 295.
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§ 226.13Section 226.13Provision

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If a cooperative does not comply with the Minister’s order within 60 days after notification, the Minister must dissolve it.

226.13. If the cooperative fails to comply with such an order of the Minister within 60 days of notification thereof, the Minister shall dissolve the cooperative. The Minister’s decision to dissolve the cooperative shall be sent to the enterprise registrar, who shall deposit it in the register. The decision has effect from the date of deposit. 1997, c. 17, s. 2; 2002, c. 45, s. 295; I.N. 2016-01-01 (NCCP); 2026, c. 1, s. 139.
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§ 226.14Section 226.14Provision

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If a solidarity cooperative provides user-member services for acquiring or using a house or dwelling, specified provisions apply to the cooperative with necessary modifications.

226.14. Where the services provided by a solidarity cooperative to its user members are the acquisition or use of a house or dwelling, the second paragraph of section 183.10 and sections 183.11 and 221 to 221.2.9 apply to the cooperative, with the necessary modifications. 1997, c. 17, s. 2; 2003, c. 18, s. 135; 2015, c. 3, s. 38; 2026, c. 1, s. 140.
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§ 226.15Section 226.15Provision

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If a solidarity cooperative’s purpose includes providing work to its members and auxiliary members, certain sections apply to its worker members and workers on trial, with necessary modifications.

226.15. Where one of the objects of a solidarity cooperative is to provide work to its members and auxiliary members, sections 224.1, 224.1.1, 224.2, 224.2.1 and 224.4 to 224.6 apply, with the necessary modifications, to the worker members and workers on trial of the cooperative. 2003, c. 18, s. 135.
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§ 226.16Section 226.16Provision

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If a solidarity cooperative’s objects include offering educational-institution services to students or staff, sections 221.3 to 221.8 apply with the necessary modifications.

226.16. Where one of the objects of a solidarity cooperative is to offer services from an educational institution to students or staff of that institution, sections 221.3 to 221.8 apply, with the necessary modifications. 2026, c. 1, s. 141.
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§ 227Section 227Provision

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Title I applies to federations, with necessary modifications, except for provisions that are inconsistent with this title.

227. Title I applies to federations, with the necessary modifications, except the provisions inconsistent with this title. 1982, c. 26, s. 227.
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§ 228Section 228Provision

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The Minister must send the Conseil a notice and copies of the application and constituting articles, and may then constitute a federation of cooperatives if advisable.

228. The Minister shall send a notice to the Conseil québécois de la coopération et de la mutualité advising it of any application for the constitution of a federation, together with a copy of the application and of the constituting articles. Not later than 15 days after the sending of the notice or as soon as the Conseil has responded, the Minister may, if he considers it advisable, constitute a federation of cooperatives pursuing similar or related objects. 1982, c. 26, s. 228; 1995, c. 67, s. 142; 2015, c. 3, s. 55.
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§ 229Section 229Provision

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A cooperative must have prior authorization, by board or general meeting resolution, before it can be a founder or member of a federation.

229. To be a founder or member of a federation, a cooperative must have received prior authorization by resolution of its board of directors or of the general meeting. 1982, c. 26, s. 229; 2015, c. 3, s. 39.
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§ 230Section 230Provision

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The articles must include the territory where the federation may recruit its members, in addition to the particulars in sections 9 and 10. The Minister must notify the Conseil québécois de la coopération et de la mutualité of any change to that territory.

230. The articles must contain, in addition to the particulars referred to in sections 9 and 10, the territory in which the federation may recruit its members. The Minister shall notify the Conseil québécois de la coopération et de la mutualité of any change made to the territory of the federation. 1982, c. 26, s. 230; 1995, c. 67, s. 143; 2015, c. 3, s. 55.
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§ 230.1Section 230.1Provision

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The application and articles must include an attestation from each founding cooperative confirming compliance with section 229 and designation of persons authorized to sign the articles.

230.1. In addition to the documents provided for in section 12, the application and the articles must be accompanied with an attestation by each of the founding cooperatives establishing that the cooperative meets the requirements of section 229 and that it has designated the persons authorized to sign the articles in its name. 2003, c. 18, s. 136; 2015, c. 3, s. 40.
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§ 231Section 231Provision

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The federation’s name must include “federation” and state the class of cooperatives it groups and the region where it recruits members.

231. The name of the federation must include the expression “federation” and indicate the class of cooperatives that it groups together and the name of the region in which it recruits its members. 1982, c. 26, s. 231; 1995, c. 67, s. 166.
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§ 232Section 232Provision

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A cooperative can join a federation only if it meets six membership conditions, including similar objects, applying for membership, respecting by-laws, buying qualifying shares, following any required federation trading rule, and being admitted by the board of directors.

232. To be a member of a federation, a cooperative must (1) pursue objects similar or related to those pursued by the other members of the federation; (2) apply for membership, except in the case of a founding cooperative; (3) agree to respect the by-laws; (4) subscribe and pay for the required qualifying shares in accordance with the by-law; (5) agree, if a by-law of the federation requires it, to make its purchases, sales or any other transactions through the federation; (6) be admitted by the board of directors, except in the case of a founding cooperative. 1982, c. 26, s. 232; 1995, c. 67, s. 144.
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§ 232.1Section 232.1Provision

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A member cooperative may resign from a federation only if its board of directors authorizes it and the resolution is ratified by the cooperative’s general meeting before the resignation.

232.1. To resign from a federation, the member cooperative must be so authorized by a resolution of its board of directors. The resolution must be ratified by the general meeting of the cooperative before the resignation. 2015, c. 3, s. 41.
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§ 233Section 233Repeal

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233. The object of a federation is to safeguard the interests of its members and promote their development. For such purposes, it may in particular (1) exercise the powers of a cooperative; (2) establish training, technical assistance and

233. The object of a federation is to safeguard the interests of its members and promote their development. For such purposes, it may in particular (1) exercise the powers of a cooperative; (2) establish training, technical assistance and promotional services; (3) grant financial assistance to a member in addition to its powers under section 28; (4) (paragraph repealed); (5) make agreements with any members to supervise, control or manage its affairs for a stated period; (6) cause the books and accounts of its members and of the cooperatives indebted to it to be inspected, audited or examined; (7) require from the members and other cooperatives contemplated in paragraph 6 copies of their annual reports and by-laws; (8) supply persons or partnerships interested in forming a cooperative with the requisite information to determine its efficiency and to facilitate its constitution. 1982, c. 26, s. 233; 1995, c. 67, s. 145, s. 171; 2003, c. 18, s. 137.
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§ 233.1Section 233.1Provision

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A federation may inspect its members’ affairs if its by-laws allow it.

233.1. In addition to the powers conferred by section 233, a federation may, if its by-laws so provide, cause the affairs of its members to be inspected. The by-laws shall determine the cases and manner in which this power of inspection may be used. Subject to the by-laws, the costs, fees and expenses of the inspection are chargeable to the cooperative that is inspected. 2003, c. 18, s. 138.
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§ 233.2Section 233.2Provision

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The federation must, within a reasonable time, give the cooperative’s general meeting an inspection report and its recommendations.

233.2. The federation must, within a reasonable time, present an inspection report to the general meeting of the cooperative and inform the meeting of its recommendations. 2003, c. 18, s. 138.
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§ 233.3Section 233.3Provision

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An inspected cooperative must keep its federation membership until the inspection report has been presented to the general meeting.

233.3. A cooperative that is inspected must maintain its membership in the federation for as long as the inspection report has not been presented to the general meeting. 2003, c. 18, s. 138.
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§ 234Section 234Repeal

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Section 234 is repealed.

234. (Repealed). 1982, c. 26, s. 234; 1995, c. 67, s. 146.
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§ 235Section 235Provision

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235. The general meeting of a federation is composed of the representatives of the cooperatives that are members thereof. 1982, c. 26, s. 235.

235. The general meeting of a federation is composed of the representatives of the cooperatives that are members thereof. 1982, c. 26, s. 235.
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§ 236Section 236Provision

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The federation must make by-law rules for member representation at general meetings and for how many representatives and votes each member gets.

236. The federation shall by by-law (1) provide the manner in which its members are to be represented at general meetings; (2) determine the number of representatives to which each member is entitled and the manner of determining such number; (3) determine the number of votes to which each member is entitled. That number of votes may be based on the number of members of the cooperatives affiliated to the federation. An additional number of votes may be granted based on the participation of the affiliated cooperatives in the business of the federation, but such number may not be greater than that based on the number of their members. 1982, c. 26, s. 236.
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§ 237Section 237Provision

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The federation must make by-law rules for how its board is constituted, how many members it has, how directors are elected, and what quorum applies.

237. The federation shall, by by-law, (1) establish the mode of constitution of its board of directors; (2) fix the number of members of the board of directors; (3) establish the mode of election of directors at the annual meeting or at the meeting of groups of members whose composition is provided for in section 83; (4) determine the quorum of the board of directors. 1982, c. 26, s. 237.
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§ 238Section 238Provision

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The board may have more than 15 directors.

238. The board may be composed of more than 15 directors. 1982, c. 26, s. 238.
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§ 239Section 239Provision

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A federation’s directors must mostly come from its members’ directors, with limited exceptions. A cooperative representative may serve as a director if the cooperative forms a group under section 83, and the federation may set by-law rules allowing directors to be chosen from members or officers of members. Federation employees cannot be elected as directors.

239. The majority of the directors of a federation must be chosen from among the directors of its members. The representative of any financial services cooperative within the meaning of the Act respecting financial services cooperatives (chapter C‐67.3) may also be a director if the financial services cooperative constitutes a group pursuant to section 83. The federation may also provide by by-law that directors may be chosen from among the members or officers of its members. No employee of the federation may be elected as a director. 1982, c. 26, s. 239; 1988, c. 64, s. 587; 2000, c. 29, s. 630; 2003, c. 18, s. 139.
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§ 239.1Section 239.1Provision

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The by-laws may allow certain auxiliary members or others outside section 239 to be eligible as directors, and the board of directors must recommend their candidacy to the meeting.

239.1. The by-laws may provide that auxiliary members or persons other than those referred to in section 239 are eligible as directors. The candidacy of such persons shall be recommended to the meeting by the board of directors. 2003, c. 18, s. 140.
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§ 239.2Section 239.2Provision

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The number of positions held by the representative of a financial services cooperative and the persons referred to in section 239.1 must not be more than one third of all directors’ positions.

239.2. The number of positions held by the representative of a financial services cooperative within the meaning of the Act respecting financial services cooperatives (chapter C‐67.3) and by the persons referred to in section 239.1 must not exceed one third of the total number of directors’ positions. 2003, c. 18, s. 140.
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§ 240Section 240Provision

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Unless the by-laws say otherwise, the chairman of the board of directors is the federation’s president.

240. Unless otherwise provided by the by-laws, the chairman of the board of directors is the president of the federation. 1982, c. 26, s. 240.
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§ 240.1Section 240.1Provision

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If authorized by the by-laws, the board of directors of a federation may create additional committees, set their mandate, and delegate certain powers to them.

240.1. If so authorized by the by-laws, the board of directors of a federation may establish, in addition to an executive committee, other committees composed of directors, determine their mandate and delegate certain powers to them. Such committees shall report to the board of directors. 2003, c. 18, s. 141.
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§ 241Section 241Provision

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The Minister must notify the Conseil québécois de la coopération et de la mutualité of any application to constitute a confederation and provide copies of the application and constituting articles.

241. The Minister shall send a notice to the Conseil québécois de la coopération et de la mutualité advising it of any application for the constitution of a confederation, together with a copy of the application and of the constituting articles. Not later than 15 days after the sending of the notice or as soon as the Conseil has responded, the Minister may, if he considers it advisable, constitute a confederation of federations. Two federations are sufficient for the establishment of a confederation. 1982, c. 26, s. 241; 1995, c. 67, s. 147; 2015, c. 3, s. 55.
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§ 242Section 242Provision

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No more than one confederation made up of federations with similar or related objects may be established.

242. Not more than one confederation grouping together federations whose members have similar or related objects may be established. 1982, c. 26, s. 242.
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§ 243Section 243Provision

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Titles I and III apply to confederations, with the necessary modifications.

243. Titles I and III apply to confederations with the necessary modifications. 1982, c. 26, s. 243.
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§ 244Section 244Repeal

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The Government may make regulations setting fees, registration methods, name standards, auditing and financial statement standards, and certain defined terms.

244. The Government may, by regulation (1) establish the fees payable for the preparation and examination of documents or for the measures that may or must be taken by the Minister under this Act; (2) (paragraph repealed); (3) determine the manner of registering the documents whose registration is required under this Act and the manner of keeping these documents; (4) (paragraph repealed); (5) (paragraph repealed); (6) determine the standards, terms and conditions respecting the name appearing in the articles of a cooperative, federation or confederation and any other name that it may use to identify itself; (6.1) (paragraph repealed); (6.2) (paragraph repealed); (6.3) (paragraph repealed); (7) determine the standards respecting the form and tenor of financial statements and respecting auditing and the report of the auditor; (8) determine, according to the amount of business done by a cooperative, the particular requirements as to auditing, the report of the auditor, the qualifications required to be an auditor and the nature, form and tenor of the financial statements that it must file; (9) (paragraph repealed); (10) (paragraph repealed); (11) determine, for the purposes of section 128.1, the proportion of business that a cooperative must carry on with its members and with its auxiliary members, if any, and define, for any specified class of cooperatives, the meaning of the word “business” for the purposes of that section and of section 211.5; (12) define the meaning of the word “subsidiary” for the purposes of section 128.1; (13) define the meaning of the word “debts” for the purposes of section 146. 1982, c. 26, s. 244; 1987, c. 68, s. 70; 1993, c. 48, s. 375; 1995, c. 67, s. 148; 2003, c. 18, s. 142.
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§ 245Section 245Amendment

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Most regulations under this Title and Title VIII must be preceded by 30 days’ notice in the Gazette officielle du Québec, unless they concern fees payable or are provided for in section 279.

245. The regulations made under this Title and Title VIII, except those respecting fees payable and those provided for in section 279, shall be made only on prior notice of thirty days published in the Gazette officielle du Québec reproducing the text thereof. Such regulations come into force on the date of publication in the Gazette officielle du Québec of a notice indicating that they have been made by the Government or, if amended by it, of their final text, or on any later date fixed in the notice or in their final text. 1982, c. 26, s. 245.
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§ 246Section 246Provision

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A person who contravenes the listed sections is liable to a fine, with different amounts for natural persons and other cases.

246. Whoever contravenes section 49.5, paragraph 8 of section 90 or any of sections 124, 127, 127.1, 131, 132 and 184 is liable to a fine of $1,000 to $4,000 in the case of a natural person and of $3,000 to $12,000 in all other cases. 1982, c. 26, s. 246; 1995, c. 67, s. 149; 2003, c. 18, s. 143; 2015, c. 3, s. 42; 2026, c. 1, s. 142.
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§ 246.1Section 246.1Provision

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A person who contravenes the listed provisions is liable to a fine, with different ranges for natural persons and all other cases.

246.1. Whoever contravenes the second paragraph of section 16, 16.1 or 20, any of sections 33, 48, 54.1, 133, 135, 141, 221.2.3 and 221.2.4, the second paragraph of section 221.6.1, the third paragraph of section 221.7 or the second paragraph of section 226.2 is liable to a fine of $2,500 to $10,000 in the case of a natural person and of $7,500 to $30,000 in all other cases. 2015, c. 3, s. 43; 2024, c. 2, ss. 42 and 43; 2026, c. 1, s. 142.
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246.2. Whoever (1) falsely holds out, by the title he assumes or otherwise, that he is a cooperative, a federation or a confederation; (2) furnishes the Minister with false or inaccurate information; (3) hinders or attempts to hinder in

246.2. Whoever (1) falsely holds out, by the title he assumes or otherwise, that he is a cooperative, a federation or a confederation; (2) furnishes the Minister with false or inaccurate information; (3) hinders or attempts to hinder in any manner any person who performs an act which this Act obliges or authorizes him to do; (4) contravenes any of sections 140, 146, 146.0.1, 146.1, 152.0.1 and 152.0.2 or the third paragraph of section 188; (5) contravenes any of sections 38, 147, 149 and 149.3 or makes any other unlawful apportionment of sums belonging to a cooperative; (6) transfers the balance of the assets of a cooperative being wound up to a person other than a person referred to in any of sections 183.10, 183.11 and 192; (7) alienates an immovable that was acquired, built, restored or renovated with the help of housing assistance without the Minister’s authorization required under section 221.2.5; or (8) is able, through one or more transactions which resulted in evasion of the obligation to obtain the Minister’s authorization required under section 221.2.5, to take in payment an immovable acquired, built, restored or renovated with the help of housing assistance or to exercise another hypothecary right on such an immovable is liable to a fine of $5,000 to $20,000 in the case of a natural person and of $15,000 to $60,000 in all other cases. 2026, c. 1, s. 142.
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§ 246.3Section 246.3Offence

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Fines set in this Title are doubled for a second offence and tripled for any later offence.

246.3. The minimum and maximum fines prescribed in this Title are doubled for a second offence and tripled for a subsequent offence. 2026, c. 1, s. 142.
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§ 246.4Section 246.4Offence

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If a director or officer commits an offence under the Act, the minimum and maximum fines are the same as those prescribed for a non-natural person.

246.4. If an offence under this Act is committed by a director or an officer of a legal person, of a partnership or of an association without legal personality, the minimum and maximum fines are those prescribed in cases other than in the case of a natural person for that offence. 2026, c. 1, s. 142.
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§ 247Section 247Offence

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A person who, by an act or omission, helps, encourages, allows, authorizes, or orders someone to commit an offence under this Act is guilty of that offence.

247. Whoever, by an act or omission, aids, abets, counsels, allows, authorizes or orders a person to commit an offence under this Act is guilty of the offence. 1982, c. 26, s. 247; 2015, c. 3, s. 44.
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§ 248Section 248Repeal

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Section 248 is repealed.

248. (Repealed). 1982, c. 26, s. 248; 1990, c. 4, s. 346; 2003, c. 18, s. 144; 2015, c. 3, s. 45; 2026, c. 1, s. 143.
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§ 248.1Section 248.1Offence

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A judge may, on the prosecutor’s application, impose an additional fine equal to the value of the property involved in certain offences.

248.1. On a finding of guilty for an offence under any of paragraphs 4 to 8 of section 246.2, a judge may, in addition to imposing any other penalty and on an application by the prosecutor filed with the statement of offence, impose an additional fine equal to the value of the property involved in the offence even if the maximum fine under the first paragraph has been imposed on the offender. 2015, c. 3, s. 46; 2026, c. 1, s. 144.
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§ 248.2Section 248.2Offence

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Penal proceedings for an offence under this Title are prescribed three years after the offence was committed.

248.2. Penal proceedings for an offence under this Title are prescribed three years from the date on which the offence was committed. 2015, c. 3, s. 46.
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§ 249Section 249Repeal

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Section 249 is repealed.

249. (Repealed). 1982, c. 26, s. 249; 2003, c. 18, s. 145.
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§ 250Section 250Repeal

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Section 250 is repealed.

250. (Repealed). 1982, c. 26, s. 250; 2003, c. 18, s. 145.
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§ 251Section 251Repeal

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Section 251 is repealed.

251. (Repealed). 1982, c. 26, s. 251; 2003, c. 18, s. 145.
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§ 252Section 252Repeal

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Section 252 is repealed.

252. (Repealed). 1982, c. 26, s. 252; 1993, c. 48, s. 376; 2003, c. 18, s. 145.
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§ 253Section 253Repeal

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This section is repealed.

253. (Repealed). 1982, c. 26, s. 253; 1993, c. 48, s. 377; 2002, c. 45, s. 295; 2003, c. 18, s. 145.
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§ 254Section 254Repeal

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Section 254 is repealed.

254. (Repealed). 1982, c. 26, s. 254; 2003, c. 18, s. 145.
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§ 255Section 255Repeal

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Section 255 is repealed.

255. (Repealed). 1982, c. 26, s. 255; 2003, c. 18, s. 145.
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§ 256Section 256Repeal

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Section 256 is repealed.

256. (Repealed). 1982, c. 26, s. 256; 2003, c. 18, s. 145.
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§ 257Section 257Provision

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A cooperative liable to dissolution under section 188 may continue as a business corporation or legal person if it submits a plan of continuance approved by the Minister and authorized by its members.

257. A cooperative liable to dissolution under section 188 may continue as a business corporation governed by the Business Corporations Act (chapter S-31.1) or as a legal person governed by Part III of the Companies Act (chapter C-38). To do so, the cooperative must submit a plan of continuance, which must be approved by the Minister and then authorized by its members. 1982, c. 26, s. 257; 1995, c. 67, s. 152; 2003, c. 18, s. 147; 2009, c. 52, s. 576.
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§ 258Section 258Provision

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A plan of continuance must include specified director, share, reserve, payment, and other required information.

258. The plan of continuance must contain (1) the names and domiciles of the directors; (2) the mode of election of subsequent directors; (3) the agreement between the cooperative and the Conseil québécois de la coopération et de la mutualité as regards the remittal of the general reserve; (4) a statement indicating the amount of money or any other form of payment to be received by the holders of shares of the cooperative to stand in lieu of such shares; (5) a statement indicating the amount of money or any other form of payment to stand in lieu of fractions of shares of the cooperative; (6) any other provision necessary to complete the continuance and ensure the organization and management of the business corporation or legal person governed by Part III of the Companies Act (chapter C-38) resulting from the continuance; (7) any other information determined by the Minister. If the cooperative is continued as a business corporation, the continuance plan must also contain the terms and conditions governing the conversion of shares into shares of the share capital or other securities of the business corporation resulting from the continuance. 1982, c. 26, s. 258; 1995, c. 67, s. 153; 2003, c. 18, s. 148; 2009, c. 52, s. 577; 2015, c. 3, s. 55; 2026, c. 1, s. 149.
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§ 259Section 259Amendment

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The Minister may approve the plan of continuance, with or without amendment.

259. The Minister may approve with or without amendment the plan of continuance. 1982, c. 26, s. 259.
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§ 259.1Section 259.1Provision

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The members must adopt a resolution at a special meeting to authorize the cooperative’s continuance as either a business corporation or a legal person under the cited Acts.

259.1. The members must, at a special meeting called for that purpose, adopt a resolution authorizing the continuance of the cooperative as a business corporation governed by the Business Corporations Act (chapter S-31.1) or as a legal person governed by Part III of the Companies Act (chapter C-38). 2009, c. 52, s. 578; 2026, c. 1, s. 148.
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§ 259.2Section 259.2Provision

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The resolution at the special meeting must be approved by a two-thirds vote of those present and must authorize specified directors to sign the continuance documents.

259.2. The resolution must be adopted by two-thirds of the votes cast by the members or representatives present at the special meeting. The resolution must authorize (1) one of the directors to sign the articles of continuance required under the Business Corporations Act (chapter S-31.1) if the cooperative is to continue as a business corporation governed by that Act; or (2) no fewer than three directors to sign the application required under Part III of the Companies Act (chapter C-38) if the cooperative is to continue as a legal person governed by that Part. 2009, c. 52, s. 578; 2026, c. 1, s. 148.
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§ 260Section 260Provision

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A qualifying business corporation may be converted into a cooperative to continue under this Act.

260. A business corporation governed by the Business Corporations Act (chapter S-31.1) may be converted into a cooperative in order for it to continue under this Act. The request is made by means of an application for continuance addressed to the Minister. The continuance becomes effective on the date the articles of continuance are approved by the Minister or on a later date determined in the articles. 1982, c. 26, s. 260; 2003, c. 18, s. 149; 2009, c. 52, s. 579; 2015, c. 3, s. 47.
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§ 261Section 261Provision

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The directors of the business corporation must prepare a plan of continuance.

261. The directors of the business corporation must prepare a plan of continuance. 1982, c. 26, s. 261; 2009, c. 52, s. 580.
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§ 262Section 262Provision

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A plan of continuance must include specified information about directors, share conversion, payments to shareholders, by-laws, agricultural-cooperative status, the effective date if later than approval, and any necessary completion provisions.

262. The plan of continuance must provide (1) the name and domicile of each of the directors; (2) the mode of election of subsequent directors; (3) the terms and conditions of converting the shares into common shares or preferred shares or other securities of the cooperative resulting from the continuance; (4) if all the shares are not converted into shares of the cooperative resulting from the continuance, the sum of money or any other form of payment that holders of shares must receive in addition to or instead of the shares of the cooperative resulting from the continuance; (5) the by-laws of the cooperative resulting from the continuance; (5.1) where the cooperative resulting from the continuance is an agricultural cooperative, whether or not it is governed by Division I of Chapter I of Title II of the Act; (5.2) the effective date of the continuance, if that date is subsequent to the date of approval; (6) where necessary, the provisions required to complete the continuance and to ensure the organization and management of the cooperative resulting from the continuance. 1982, c. 26, s. 262; 1995, c. 67, s. 154; 2003, c. 18, s. 150.
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§ 263Section 263Provision

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A business corporation may continue as a cooperative only if the shareholders authorize it under section 298 of the Business Corporations Act.

263. The continuance of the business corporation as a cooperative must be authorized by the shareholders, in accordance with section 298 of the Business Corporations Act (chapter S-31.1). The shareholders may then exercise the same rights as may be exercised by shareholders following the adoption of a special resolution authorizing continuance under the laws of a jurisdiction other than Québec. 1982, c. 26, s. 263; 1995, c. 67, s. 155; 2009, c. 52, s. 581.
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§ 264Section 264Provision

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The directors may decide not to proceed with the continuance if the shareholders authorize that choice by special resolution.

264. The directors may, if so authorized by a special resolution of the shareholders, decide not to proceed with the continuance. 1982, c. 26, s. 264; 2009, c. 52, s. 582.
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§ 265Section 265Provision

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The articles of continuance must include the business corporation’s name and the provisions listed in section 9, section 10, and paragraph 5.2 of section 262.

265. The articles of continuance shall contain the name of the business corporation and the provisions mentioned in paragraphs 1 and 3 of section 9, section 10 and paragraph 5.2 of section 262. 1982, c. 26, s. 265; 1984, c. 28, s. 10; 1995, c. 67, s. 156; 2003, c. 18, s. 151; 2026, c. 1, s. 145.
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§ 265.1Section 265.1Repeal

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The application and articles of continuance must be accompanied by specified documents and information.

265.1. The application and the articles of continuance shall be accompanied with (1) (paragraph repealed); (2) the continuance plan, except the by-laws of the cooperative resulting from the continuance; (3) a list of the directors of the cooperative resulting from the continuance stating the name and domicile of each; (4) a notice of the domicile of the cooperative; (5) an attestation establishing that the business corporation has met the requirements of section 263; (6) any other document or information required by the Minister for the examination of the application. 2003, c. 18, s. 151; 2009, c. 52, s. 583; 2015, c. 3, s. 48.
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§ 265.2Section 265.2Provision

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The signed application and the articles of continuance must be sent to the Minister.

265.2. The application, signed by the authorized director, and the articles of continuance must be sent to the Minister. 2015, c. 3, s. 49.
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§ 266Section 266Provision

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The Minister may continue a business corporation as a cooperative if the application package is complete and the Minister considers it advisable.

266. On receiving the application, the articles of continuance, the accompanying documents, the fees prescribed by government regulation and any other required document or information, the Minister may, if he or she considers it advisable, continue the business corporation as a cooperative. The Minister shall send a notice to the Conseil québécois de la coopération et de la mutualité advising it of any application for the continuance of a business corporation as a cooperative, together with a copy of the articles of continuance. For that purpose, the Minister shall (1) endorse on the articles the words “business corporation continued as a cooperative” and the date of approval. The date is followed by the signature of the Minister or of the Minister’s designee; (2) register the application and the articles of continuance; (3) send a copy of the articles to the cooperative or its representative; (4) send a certified copy of the articles and of the document referred to in paragraph 4 of section 265.1 to the enterprise registrar, who shall deposit them in the register. 1982, c. 26, s. 266; 1993, c. 48, s. 378; 1995, c. 67, s. 157; 2002, c. 45, s. 295; 2003, c. 18, s. 152; 2009, c. 52, s. 584; 2015, c. 3, s. 55; 2015, c. 3, s. 50.
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§ 267Section 267Repeal

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Section 267 is repealed.

267. (Repealed). 1982, c. 26, s. 267; 1995, c. 67, s. 158.
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§ 268Section 268Provision

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268. As of the effective date appearing on the articles of continuance, (1) the articles attest the continuance of the business corporation as a cooperative and its continuance as a cooperative governed by this Act; (2) the articles of

268. As of the effective date appearing on the articles of continuance, (1) the articles attest the continuance of the business corporation as a cooperative and its continuance as a cooperative governed by this Act; (2) the articles of continuance are deemed to be the articles of the cooperative. 1982, c. 26, s. 268; 2003, c. 18, s. 153; 2009, c. 52, s. 585.
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§ 269Section 269Provision

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Subject to this chapter, the continuance of a business corporation as a cooperative does not affect its rights and obligations, or those of its shareholders.

269. Subject to this chapter, the rights and obligations of the business corporation continued as a cooperative, and those of its shareholders, are not affected by the continuance. 1982, c. 26, s. 269; 2009, c. 52, s. 586.
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§ 269.1Section 269.1Provision

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A legal person governed by Part III of the Companies Act may continue under this Act.

269.1. A legal person governed by Part III of the Companies Act (chapter C‐38) may continue under this Act. Chapter III of this Title, with the necessary modifications, applies to the continuance, except the first paragraph of section 260, paragraphs 3 and 4 of section 262, sections 263 and 264 and paragraph 5 of section 265.1. 1995, c. 67, s. 159; 2003, c. 18, s. 155.
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§ 269.1.1Section 269.1.1Provision

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The directors of the legal person must pass resolutions to approve the continuance plan, authorize one of them to sign the continuance application, and adopt the cooperative’s resulting resolutions.

269.1.1. The directors of the legal person must adopt a resolution in order to approve the plan of continuance and authorize one among them to sign the application for continuance, and must adopt the resolutions of the cooperative resulting from the continuance. 2003, c. 18, s. 155; 2015, c. 3, s. 51; 2026, c. 1, s. 148.
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§ 269.1.2Section 269.1.2Provision

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The resolution must be approved by two-thirds of the votes cast by members present at the special general meeting called for that purpose.

269.1.2. The resolution must be confirmed by two-thirds of the votes cast by the members present at a special general meeting called for that purpose. If the resolution authorizes them to do so, the directors may annul the resolution before the Minister issues the articles of continuance. 2003, c. 18, s. 155; 2026, c. 1, s. 148.
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§ 269.1.3Section 269.1.3Provision

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The application and articles of continuance must include an attestation that the legal person has met the requirements of sections 269.1.1 and 269.1.2.

269.1.3. The application and the articles of continuance must be accompanied with an attestation establishing that the legal person has met the requirements of sections 269.1.1 and 269.1.2. 2003, c. 18, s. 155; 2015, c. 3, s. 52.
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§ 269.2Section 269.2Provision

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The continuance plan must provide for subscription and payment of shares of the cooperative resulting from the continuance.

269.2. In addition to the requirements set out in section 262, the continuance plan must provide for the subscription and payment of shares of the cooperative resulting from the continuance. 1995, c. 67, s. 159; 2003, c. 18, s. 156.
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§ 269.3Section 269.3Provision

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The Minister determines the form and sending method for documents filed with the Minister, based on the medium or technology used.

269.3. The form of the documents that must be filed with the Minister and the manner in which they are to be sent are determined by the Minister according to the medium or technology used. 2015, c. 3, s. 53.
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§ 269.4Section 269.4Provision

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If the law requires one document to accompany another, the set is treated as received by the Minister when the last document is received.

269.4. Where the law requires that a document accompany another, the documents are deemed to have been received by the Minister when the last is received. 2015, c. 3, s. 53.
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§ 269.5Section 269.5Provision

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The Minister must refuse to issue articles or documents that are incomplete, missing prescribed fees or required documents, or use a name that does not comply with the listed legal provisions.

269.5. The Minister must, in particular, refuse to issue any articles or documents that (1) do not contain the statements required by this Act; (2) are not accompanied with the prescribed fees and required documents; or (3) propose a name that is not in conformity with section 16, 16.1, 221.6.1, 221.7, 226.2 or 231 or any of subparagraphs 1 to 6 of the first paragraph of section 17 of the Act respecting the legal publicity of enterprises (chapter P-44.1). 2015, c. 3, s. 53; 2026, c. 1, s. 146.
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§ 269.6Section 269.6Provision

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The Minister must register all documents required to be registered under this Act, following the manner set by government regulation, and may issue a certified copy of the documents to a requester.

269.6. The Minister shall register, in the manner determined by government regulation, all documents required to be registered under this Act. The Minister may issue a certified copy of the documents to any person or partnership that so requests. 2015, c. 3, s. 53.
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§ 269.7Section 269.7Provision

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Documents issued by the Minister under this Act are authentic, and certified copies of documents that must be registered have the same value as the original and prove registration.

269.7. The documents issued by the Minister under this Act are authentic. Any copy of a document that is required to be registered under this Act and that has been certified by the Minister or a person designated by the Minister has the same value as the original and is proof of its registration. 2015, c. 3, s. 53.
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§ 269.8Section 269.8Provision

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On request, the Minister may issue a certificate stating that a cooperative is governed by this Act and that no dissolution proceedings have been brought against it.

269.8. The Minister may, on request, issue a certificate attesting that a cooperative is governed by this Act and that no dissolution proceedings have been brought against the cooperative under this Act. 2015, c. 3, s. 53.
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§ 269.9Section 269.9Provision

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If a technology-based document must be filed with the Minister, the Minister determines the signature requirements, including what can replace a signature.

269.9. If a technology-based document within the meaning of the Act to establish a legal framework for information technology (chapter C-1.1) must be filed with the Minister, the signature requirements for the document, including what may stand in lieu of a signature, are determined by the Minister. 2015, c. 3, s. 53.
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§ 269.10Section 269.10Provision

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A person sending a document to the Minister on behalf of someone required to sign and file it is presumed authorized if they verify that person’s identity and consent first.

269.10. A person who sends to the Minister, by means of a technology-based medium, a document on behalf of a person required by law to sign and file the document, provided the person verifies the identity and consent of that person before sending the document, is presumed to be authorized to draw up, sign and send that document in that person’s name. If a representative of the person required to sign and file a document entrusts the sending of the document to a third person in the circumstances described in the first paragraph, it is the responsibility of the representative to verify the person’s identity and consent in accordance with that paragraph. 2015, c. 3, s. 53.
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§ 269.11Section 269.11Provision

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The Minister determines when a technology-based document is considered received.

269.11. The time as of which a technology-based document is considered received is determined by the Minister, according to the medium and the method of transmission used. 2015, c. 3, s. 53.
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§ 269.12Section 269.12Provision

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269.12. The Minister may, of the Minister’s own motion or at the request of an interested person, correct a document drawn up by the Minister if it is incomplete or contains an error. If such a document has been sent to the enterprise

269.12. The Minister may, of the Minister’s own motion or at the request of an interested person, correct a document drawn up by the Minister if it is incomplete or contains an error. If such a document has been sent to the enterprise registrar for the purposes of this Act, the Minister shall inform the cooperative concerned. In such a case, the Minister shall register a copy of the corrected document and send another copy to the enterprise registrar, who shall deposit it in the register. If the correction is substantial, the Minister shall send an additional copy to the cooperative. 2015, c. 3, s. 53.
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§ 269.13Section 269.13Provision

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269.13. The document as corrected is deemed correct since its origin. 2015, c. 3, s. 53.

269.13. The document as corrected is deemed correct since its origin. 2015, c. 3, s. 53.
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§ 270Section 270Repeal

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Section 270 is repealed.

270. (Repealed). 1982, c. 26, s. 270; 2003, c. 18, s. 157; 2015, c. 3, s. 54.
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§ 271Section 271Repeal

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Section 271 is repealed.

271. (Repealed). 1982, c. 26, s. 271; 2003, c. 18, s. 158.
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§ 272Section 272Repeal

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Section 272 is repealed.

272. (Repealed). 1982, c. 26, s. 272; 1993, c. 48, s. 379; 1995, c. 67, s. 160; 2003, c. 18, s. 159; 2010, c. 7, s. 211; 2015, c. 3, s. 54.
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§ 273Section 273Provision

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A home economics cooperative must set the price of a common share by by-law, and the price may be between $2 and $10.

273. The price of a common share in a home economics cooperative must be fixed by by-law. The price may vary from $2 to $10. 1982, c. 26, s. 273; 1995, c. 67, s. 161.
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§ 274Section 274Provision

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A cooperative formerly governed by the Cooperative Associations Act is not required to change the price of common shares issued if that price does not match the price provided by this Act.

274. A cooperative that was governed by the Cooperative Associations Act (chapter A-24) is not required to change the price of common shares issued if that price is not in accordance with the price provided for by this Act. 1982, c. 26, s. 274.
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§ 275Section 275Provision

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Agricultural cooperatives under the cited Act are deemed to have chosen to be governed by Division I of Chapter I of Title II.

275. The agricultural cooperatives governed by the Act respecting cooperative agricultural associations (chapter S‐24) are deemed to have chosen to be governed by Division I of Chapter I of Title II. 1982, c. 26, s. 275; 1995, c. 67, s. 162; 2003, c. 18, s. 160.
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§ 276Section 276Provision

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Certain shares of an agricultural cooperative are treated as shares of the cooperative.

276. The common or preferred shares of the capital stock of an agricultural cooperative that was governed by the Act respecting cooperative agricultural associations (chapter S-24) are deemed to be common or preferred shares of the capital stock of the cooperative. 1982, c. 26, s. 276.
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§ 277Section 277Provision

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277. The deed of incorporation of a cooperative that was governed by the Cooperative Associations Act (chapter A-24) or by the Act respecting cooperative agricultural associations (chapter S-24) is deemed to be its articles. The deed of

277. The deed of incorporation of a cooperative that was governed by the Cooperative Associations Act (chapter A-24) or by the Act respecting cooperative agricultural associations (chapter S-24) is deemed to be its articles. The deed of incorporation of an agricultural cooperative that was governed by the Act respecting cooperative agricultural associations is deemed to contain the object provided for by section 194 if there are no provisions in that respect. Similarly, the deed of incorporation of a cooperative governed by section 121 of the Cooperative Associations Act is deemed to contain a provision permitting the cooperative not to give a rebate. 1982, c. 26, s. 277.
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§ 278Section 278Repeal

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278. (Repealed). 1982, c. 26, s. 278; 2003, c. 18, s. 161.

278. (Repealed). 1982, c. 26, s. 278; 2003, c. 18, s. 161.
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§ 279Section 279Provision

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The Government may adopt additional transitional provisions or other useful measures, by regulation, to help apply the Act.

279. In addition to the transitional provisions contemplated in sections 275 to 278, the Government may, by regulation, adopt any other transitional provisions or other useful measures to enable the application of this Act. Regulations made under this section come into force on the date of their publication in the Gazette officielle du Québec or any later date fixed therein. Such regulations may also, once published and if they so provide, apply from any date not earlier than 8 June 1983. 1982, c. 26, s. 279.
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§ 280Section 280Repeal

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Section 280 is repealed.

280. (Repealed). 1982, c. 26, s. 280; 2003, c. 18, s. 162; 2015, c. 3, s. 54.
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§ 281Section 281Repeal

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Section 281 is repealed.

281. (Repealed). 1982, c. 26, s. 281; 2015, c. 3, s. 54.
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§ 281.1Section 281.1Repeal

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Section 281.1 is repealed.

281.1. (Repealed). 1995, c. 67, s. 163; 2015, c. 3, s. 54.
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§ 282Section 282Repeal

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Section 282 is repealed.

282. (Repealed). 1982, c. 26, s. 282; 2003, c. 18, s. 163.
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§ 283Section 283Amendment

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This section states that the amendment has been integrated into c. A-18, section 2, and gives a citation to 1982, c. 26, section 283.

283. (Amendment integrated into c. A-18, s. 2). 1982, c. 26, s. 283.
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§ 284Section 284Amendment

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This section states that the amendment was integrated into c. A-32, s. 246, and gives a citation to 1982, c. 26, s. 284.

284. (Amendment integrated into c. A-32, s. 246). 1982, c. 26, s. 284.
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§ 285Section 285Amendment

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This section notes an amendment integrated into c. A-32, s. 247, and gives the citation 1982, c. 26, s. 285.

285. (Amendment integrated into c. A-32, s. 247). 1982, c. 26, s. 285.
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§ 286Section 286Amendment

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This section notes that the amendment was integrated into another provision.

286. (Amendment integrated into c. A-32, s. 248). 1982, c. 26, s. 286.
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§ 287Section 287Amendment

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This section is a cross-reference note stating that an amendment is integrated into c. A-32, s. 255, and gives a 1982 citation.

287. (Amendment integrated into c. A-32, s. 255). 1982, c. 26, s. 287.
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§ 288Section 288Amendment

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This section is an amendment note stating that the provision was integrated into c. A-32, s. 258.

288. (Amendment integrated into c. A-32, s. 258). 1982, c. 26, s. 288.
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§ 289Section 289Amendment

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This section states that an amendment was integrated into c. C-4, s. 83, and gives the 1982 citation.

289. (Amendment integrated into c. C-4, s. 83). 1982, c. 26, s. 289.
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§ 290Section 290Amendment

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This section notes that an amendment has been integrated into c. C-25, article 1048, and gives a citation to 1982, c. 26, s. 290.

290. (Amendment integrated into c. C-25, a. 1048). 1982, c. 26, s. 290.
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§ 291Section 291Amendment

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This section states that an amendment has been integrated into c. I-8.1, section 2, and gives the 1982 citation.

291. (Amendment integrated into c. I-8.1, s. 2). 1982, c. 26, s. 291.
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§ 292Section 292Amendment

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This section is a note that the amendment was integrated into another provision.

292. (Amendment integrated into c. C-38, Division I, s. 123.131). 1982, c. 26, s. 292.
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§ 293Section 293Amendment

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This section notes that an amendment was integrated into c. C-38, Division II, sections 123.139.1 to 123.139.7.

293. (Amendment integrated into c. C-38, Division II, ss. 123.139.1-123.139.7). 1982, c. 26, s. 293.
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§ 294Section 294Amendment

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This section states that an amendment was integrated into c. C-48, s. 29.

294. (Amendment integrated into c. C-48, s. 29). 1982, c. 26, s. 294.
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§ 295Section 295Amendment

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295. (Amendment integrated into c. C-75, s. 1). 1982, c. 26, s. 295.

295. (Amendment integrated into c. C-75, s. 1). 1982, c. 26, s. 295.
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§ 296Section 296Amendment

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This section notes that an amendment was integrated into c. C-75.1, section 1, and cites 1982, c. 26, section 296.

296. (Amendment integrated into c. C-75.1, s. 1). 1982, c. 26, s. 296.
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§ 297Section 297Amendment

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297. (Amendment integrated into c. C-76, s. 1). 1982, c. 26, s. 297.

297. (Amendment integrated into c. C-76, s. 1). 1982, c. 26, s. 297.
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§ 298Section 298Amendment

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This section notes that an amendment was integrated into c. C-77, s. 1, and gives a citation to 1982, c. 26, s. 298.

298. (Amendment integrated into c. C-77, s. 1). 1982, c. 26, s. 298.
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§ 299Section 299Amendment

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This section notes that the amendment was integrated into c. C-78, section 1.

299. (Amendment integrated into c. C-78, s. 1). 1982, c. 26, s. 299.
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§ 300Section 300Amendment

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This section states that an amendment has been integrated into c. E-20.1, section 37.

300. (Amendment integrated into c. E-20.1, s. 37). 1982, c. 26, s. 300.
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§ 301Section 301Amendment

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This section states that an amendment is integrated into c. H-1, s. 12, and gives a 1982 citation.

301. (Amendment integrated into c. H-1, s. 12). 1982, c. 26, s. 301.
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§ 302Section 302Amendment

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302. (Amendment integrated into c. I-3, s. 965.4). 1982, c. 26, s. 302.

302. (Amendment integrated into c. I-3, s. 965.4). 1982, c. 26, s. 302.
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§ 303Section 303Amendment

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This section states that an amendment was integrated into c. I-3, s. 1132, and gives a citation to 1982, c. 26, s. 303.

303. (Amendment integrated into c. I-3, s. 1132). 1982, c. 26, s. 303.
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§ 304Section 304Amendment

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This section states that an amendment was integrated into c. M-14, s. 2.

304. (Amendment integrated into c. M-14, s. 2). 1982, c. 26, s. 304.
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§ 305Section 305Amendment

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This section is a note that the amendment was integrated into c. M-14, s. 16.

305. (Amendment integrated into c. M-14, s. 16). 1982, c. 26, s. 305.
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§ 306Section 306Amendment

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This section is a consolidation note stating the amendment was integrated into c. M-14, s. 19.

306. (Amendment integrated into c. M-14, s. 19). 1982, c. 26, s. 306.
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§ 307Section 307Amendment

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307. (Amendment integrated into c. M-35, s. 1). 1982, c. 26, s. 307.

307. (Amendment integrated into c. M-35, s. 1). 1982, c. 26, s. 307.
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§ 308Section 308Amendment

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308. (Amendment integrated into c. M-35, s. 20). 1982, c. 26, s. 308.

308. (Amendment integrated into c. M-35, s. 20). 1982, c. 26, s. 308.
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§ 309Section 309Amendment

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Section 309 states that the amendment has been integrated into c. M-35, s. 31, and gives the 1982 citation for this section.

309. (Amendment integrated into c. M-35, s. 31). 1982, c. 26, s. 309.
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§ 310Section 310Amendment

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310. (Amendment integrated into c. M-35, s. 58). 1982, c. 26, s. 310.

310. (Amendment integrated into c. M-35, s. 58). 1982, c. 26, s. 310.
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§ 311Section 311Amendment

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Section 311 notes that an amendment was integrated into c. M-36, s. 1.

311. (Amendment integrated into c. M-36, s. 1). 1982, c. 26, s. 311.
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§ 312Section 312Amendment

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This section notes that the amendment has been integrated into c. P-9.1, section 44.

312. (Amendment integrated into c. P-9.1, s. 44). 1982, c. 26, s. 312.
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§ 313Section 313Amendment

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This section states that the amendment was integrated into c. P-40.1, s. 3.

313. (Amendment integrated into c. P-40.1, s. 3). 1982, c. 26, s. 313.
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§ 314Section 314Amendment

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This section notes that an amendment has been integrated into c. P-42, s. 30, and gives the citation 1982, c. 26, s. 314.

314. (Amendment integrated into c. P-42, s. 30). 1982, c. 26, s. 314.
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§ 315Section 315Amendment

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This section states that an amendment was integrated into c. Q-2, s. 1, and gives a 1982 citation.

315. (Amendment integrated into c. Q-2, s. 1). 1982, c. 26, s. 315.
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§ 316Section 316Amendment

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316. (Amendment integrated into c. R-22, s. 1). 1982, c. 26, s. 316.

316. (Amendment integrated into c. R-22, s. 1). 1982, c. 26, s. 316.
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§ 317Section 317Amendment

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This section notes that an amendment was integrated into c. S-4.1, s. 4.

317. (Amendment integrated into c. S-4.1, s. 4). 1982, c. 26, s. 317.
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§ 318Section 318Amendment

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This section notes that an amendment has been integrated into c. S-4.1, section 5, and gives a citation to 1982, chapter 26, section 318.

318. (Amendment integrated into c. S-4.1, s. 5). 1982, c. 26, s. 318.
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§ 319Section 319Amendment

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Section 319 notes that the amendment was integrated into c. S-4.1, section 7, and gives a citation to 1982, c. 26, section 319.

319. (Amendment integrated into c. S-4.1, s. 7). 1982, c. 26, s. 319.
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§ 320Section 320Amendment

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This section contains no operative rule; it only notes an amendment integrated into c. S-8, s. 1, and gives a 1982 citation.

320. (Amendment integrated into c. S-8, s. 1). 1982, c. 26, s. 320.
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§ 321Section 321Amendment

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321. (Amendment integrated into c. S-10, s. 1). 1982, c. 26, s. 321.

321. (Amendment integrated into c. S-10, s. 1). 1982, c. 26, s. 321.
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§ 322Section 322Amendment

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This section notes that an amendment was integrated into c. S-38, s. 54.

322. (Amendment integrated into c. S-38, s. 54). 1982, c. 26, s. 322.
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§ 323Section 323Repeal

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Section 323 is repealed.

323. (Repealed). 1982, c. 26, s. 323; 1995, c. 67, s. 164.
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§ 324Section 324Repeal

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Section 324 is repealed.

324. (Repealed). 1982, c. 26, s. 324; 1995, c. 67, s. 164.
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§ 325Section 325Provision

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325. (Omitted). 1982, c. 26, s. 325.

325. (Omitted). 1982, c. 26, s. 325.
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§ 326Section 326Substitution

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326. Any reference to a provision replaced by this Act is a reference to the provision substituted for it. 1982, c. 26, s. 326; 1999, c. 40, s. 88.

326. Any reference to a provision replaced by this Act is a reference to the provision substituted for it. 1982, c. 26, s. 326; 1999, c. 40, s. 88.
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§ 327Section 327Repeal

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Section 327 is repealed.

327. (Repealed). 1982, c. 26, s. 327; 1982, c. 52, s. 41; 1984, c. 36, s. 34; 1988, c. 41, s. 89; 2003, c. 18, s. 164.
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§ 327.1Section 327.1Provision

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A company governed by Part I of the Companies Act may amalgamate with a cooperative before 14 February 2011, if it follows the listed provisions as they read before that date.

327.1. A company governed by Part I of the Companies Act (chapter C-38) may amalgamate with a cooperative before 14 February 2011 in accordance with the provisions of Division IV of Chapter XXI of Title I of this Act, as they read before that date. 2009, c. 52, s. 587.
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§ 327.2Section 327.2Provision

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A company governed by Part I of the Companies Act may be converted into a cooperative before 14 February 2011 to continue under this Act.

327.2. A company governed by Part I of the Companies Act (chapter C-38) may be converted into a cooperative in order to continue under this Act before 14 February 2011 in accordance with the provisions of Chapter III of Title VII of this Act, as they read before that date. 2009, c. 52, s. 587.
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§ 328Section 328Provision

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The Minister of Economy, Innovation and Energy is responsible for applying the Act, except for specified sections and paragraphs assigned to the Minister of Municipal Affairs, Regions and Land Occupancy. The Minister Responsible for Housing exercises the functions and responsibilities of that minister under the Act.

328. The Minister of Economy, Innovation and Energy is responsible for the application of this Act, except sections 221.2.3 to 221.2.9, section 246.1 insofar as it concerns a contravention of sections 221.2.3 and 221.2.4, and paragraphs 7 and 8 of section 246.2, whose application is under the responsibility of the Minister of Municipal Affairs, Regions and Land Occupancy. 1982, c. 26, s. 328; 1982, c. 52, s. 41; 1984, c. 36, s. 35; 1988, c. 41, s. 89; 1994, c. 16, s. 51; 1999, c. 8, s. 20; 2003, c. 29, s. 170; 2006, c. 8, s. 31; 2019, c. 29, s. 1; 2025, c. 24, s. 184; 2026, c. 1, s. 147. The Minister Responsible for Housing exercises the functions and responsibilities of the Minister of Municipal Affairs, Regions and Land Occupancy under this Act. Order in Council 1801-2022 dated 14 December 2022, (2023) 155 G.O. 2 (French), 59.
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§ 329Section 329Provision

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329. (Omitted). 1982, c. 26, s. 329.

329. (Omitted). 1982, c. 26, s. 329.
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§ 330Section 330Provision

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Section 330 states that it ceased to have effect on 30 March 1988.

330. (This section ceased to have effect on 30 March 1988). 1982, c. 21, s. 2; U. K., 1982, c. 11, Sch. B, Part I, s. 33.
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§ —ScheduleRepeal

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This schedule repeals specified parts of chapter 26 of the statutes of 1982, with one express exception, when the relevant consolidation updates take effect.

In accordance with section 17 of the Act respecting the consolidation of the statutes and regulations (chapter R-3), chapter 26 of the statutes of 1982, in force on 1 July 1983, is repealed, except section 329, effective from the coming into force of chapter C-67.2 of the Revised Statutes. In accordance with section 17 of the Act respecting the consolidation of the statutes and regulations (chapter R-3), sections 1 to 243, 246 to 270, 272 to 278, 280, 281 and 283 to 327 of chapter 26 of the statutes of 1982, in force on 1 January 1984, are repealed effective from the coming into force of the updating to 1 January 1984 of chapter C-67.2 of the Revised Statutes.
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  • Business Corporations Act

    Section 263

  • Chapter I of Title II of the Act

    Section 262

  • Chapter I of Title II. 275. The agricultural cooperatives governed by the Act

    Section 275

  • Companies Act

    Sections 257, 258, 259.1, 259.2, 269.1, 327.1, 327.2

  • Cooperative Associations Act

    Section 277

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  • Revised Statutes. In accordance with section 17 of the Act

    Section Schedule

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