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Canadian credit union Vancity returns to profit under new CEO

Wellington Holbrook described Vancity’s loss in 2023 as “a wake-up call”

Canada’s Co-operators hands out $1.4m to causes in 2024

The finance co-op warned that more Canadians are needing support, putting pressure on charities as times…

Co-ops can help solve Canada’s problems, sector tells Carney

Michael Toye, executive director of Co-operatives and Mutuals Canada, congratulated Mark Carney on his re-election

Trademarks of collapsed fruit co-op sold to private firm

Canada's BC Tree Fruits Co-op was wound up last year, citing low volumes, bad weather and…

Eight Canadian co-ops receive $423m to build new homes

The Co-operative Housing Development Program is the largest federal investment in new co-op housing in more…

Canadians see co-ops as part of the solution to housing crisis

Asked whether enough non-profit and co-op housing options were available in their communities, 60% of respondents…

British Columbia credit unions Vancity and First explore merger

Canadian credit unions Vancity and First say a merger would strengthen local community banking and enhance…

Federated Co-ops returns $252m to local co-ops and members

The Western Canada co-op federation reported total sales of $11.9bn at its recent AGM, resulting in…

Co-operative and Mutuals Canada responds to US tariffs

Buying from co-operatives can 'contribute to a stronger, more resilient Canada'

How a world of influences shaped a life in co-operation

Peacemaker, academic, credit union expert, ICA regional director: a passion for co-ops followed Robby Tulus from…

2024 End of Year Q&A: Sonja Novkovic

Professor of economics and academic director, International Centre for Co-operative Management at Saint Mary’s University, Canada

Canadian co-operatives respond to government’s Fall statement

The economic statement includes a $36099m injection into the Federal Community Housing Initiative, news welcomed by…