(1) Two or more participating institutions may form a participating group for the purposes of the scheme.
(2) A participating group is a group of participating institutions for which a declaration is force under subsection 134(1).
(3) A participating institution that is a member of a participating group is an associate of each other participating institution in the group.
Note: Particular provisions of this Act apply in a special way for associates (see sections 42 and 43, which are about releasing institutions and officials from civil liability for abuse).