E-1.1.1 - Social Economy Act

Updated to 11 December 2019

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chapter E-1.1.1

Social Economy Act

AS social economy enterprises operated by associations, cooperatives and mutual societies have been contributing to the development, occupancy and socioeconomic vitality of Québec and of its territories since the mid-19th century;

AS social economy enterprises are the result of the commitment and entrepreneurial drive of people who grouped together to produce goods and services, thus furthering the aspirations and contributing to the well-being of their members and the community;

AS social economy enterprises have the capacity to mobilize forces in the community to meet its needs, thus becoming an important lever for collective wealth;

AS social economy enterprises are based on collective values that are reflected in various ways in the enterprises’ structure and method of operation, and give rise to a sustainable solidarity economy;

AS most social economy enterprises are grouped within two large organizations, that is the Chantier de l’économie sociale and the Conseil québécois de la coopération et de la mutualité, which are supported by regional and sectoral networks;

AS, in addition to social economy enterprises, various organizations act as support in that area, offering expertise, resources and various services;

AS Québec’s experience and expertise in matters of social economy are shared in numerous forums and are internationally recognized;

THE PARLIAMENT OF QUÉBEC ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:

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