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Opinion: To build a stronger economy, British Columbia should back community ownership 

Ashley Grewal, director for co-ops and local economies at Vancity credit union, writes for Co-op News,…

Co-ops contribute $61.1bn to Canadian economy, sector report reveals

The report was released for national Co-op Week, which saw the sector apex rebrand as Canada…

Canadian co-op leaders gather to promote the sector in parliament

'The opportunity is not to invent something new. It is to recognise, support, and scale what…

Vancity turns 80 and makes a $2m investment in BC communities

'This reflects who we’ve always been: a financial co-operative that believes when people and communities succeed,…

Equitable Bank awards $150,000 to six Canadian credit unions

Since 2011, the EYC programme has provided grants to credit unions in support of community causes…

Credit unions minister appointed for Newfoundland and Labrador

The Canadian Credit Union Association has written to new minister Lloyd Parrott highlighting issues such as…

Vancity expands home financing for wildfire resilience

Canadian credit union Vancity has launched a financing option designed to help homeowners invest in wildfire…

Desjardins celebrates 10 years of Cooperathon with $100,000 in grants

The scheme promises 'a structured programme of tools, networks and support to help turn innovative ideas…

Canadian credit unions request regulatory nod for merger

The boards of Greater Vancouver Community Credit Union (GVC) and Cascadia Credit Union (Cascadia) have voted…

Calgary Co-op’s new CEO pledges to connect with members and fix financials

Andrew Clarke, who began his career at M&S in the UK, joins as the retailer recovers…

Vancity, Co-operators and Desjardins make Canadian sustainability list

This year’s assessment from Corporate Knights focused on the momentum of sustainable revenue

Canadian government invests $53.4m in climate retrofits at housing co-op

Work at Vancouver's Adanac Housing Co-op includes upgrades to siding, windows, doors, insulation, heat pumps, and…