1. In this Act, unless the context indicates a different meaning, the following expressions mean:(a) “municipality” : any local municipality and any regional county municipality that has affirmed its jurisdiction pursuant to article 678.0.1 or 678.0.6 of the Municipal Code of Québec (chapter C-27.1) with respect to the matters provided for in this Act;
(a.1) “bureau” : a municipal housing bureau and a regional housing bureau;
(b) “municipal housing bureau or regional housing bureau” : an association that is a legal person constituted under section 57;
(c) “non-profit organization” : any non-profit organization or legal person and any cooperative recognized in accordance with the requirements of the by-laws of the Société;
(d) “Société” : the Société d’habitation du Québec constituted by section 2;
(e) “Minister” : the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Greater Montréal.