Member education

A-Z handbook for co-op members

Bylaws and policies
Woodsworth’s bylaws have been approved by a 2/3 majority vote at a GMM. The policies have been approved by a simple majority at a GMM.

CHFC advice for new Board members

Co-op Basics: a video about co-operatives from Co-op Housing Federation of Canada (CHFC)
A video.

Co-op principles
Co-operatives around the world share the same seven principles as defined by the International Co-operative Alliance (ICA).

Human Rights Bylaw
A backgrounder on the co-op’s human rights bylaw. Includes the prohibited grounds of discrimination in housing.

Rules of Order for Board and General Members’ Meetings
Committees may also use Woodsworth’s approved rules of order at their meetings.
How members meetings work
An overview of GMMs and rules of orders

Woodsworth’s history
Includes co-operatives in general,  St. Lawrence Neigbhourhood and our namesake, J.S. Woodsworth.

For more information, see Topics on our home page.