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Canadian government unveils plaque to co-op apex

A plaque installed in Hamilton, Ontario, by Parks Canada pays tribute to the pioneering work of…

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