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Trouble at John Lewis casts new urgency on question of mutuals reform

'The challenges facing John Lewis only underline the limited capital-raising options for successful, sustainable co-op and…

Co-operatives and Mutuals Canada responds to federal budget

Chrystia Freeland's budget includes measures which could benefit community co-ops or those in the agriculture, green…

Report highlights economic impact of Canadian co-operatives and mutuals

The sector contributed CA$49.2bn to the country’s GDP in 2019, and provides 592,000 full-time jobs

Vancouver property management business launches housing co-op for staff

'For certain people the co-op model is what works well and what helps them feel like…

Canada’s Co-operators names winners of its annual award for young leaders

'Engaging with this outstanding group of changemakers from across Canada through our leadership academy is an…

Canadian agri-food co-op Sollio Cooperative Group reports CA$337.5m loss

'Every decision is considered in light of the current situation and the future, and decisions are…

Circular economy strategies and business models resonate with co-ops in Quebec

Co-ops can help embed of circular economy practices in a strongly sustainable manner, says a study…

How co-ops in the UK and North America are tackling mental health challenges

We hear from service providers who are devising new models of provision, and from agri co-ops…

Canadian insurance co-op earns Zero Carbon Certification for new corporate HQ

The Co-operators' building in Guelph, Ontario, will open next year, using all-electric power, insulation, LED lighting…

Meet … Rob Wesseling, president and CEO of Co-operators and chair of ICMIF

'I realised that Co-operators is a purpose-driven organisation that works in service of members, clients, and…

Registration open for 2023 World Credit Union Conference

The conference is hosted by the World Council of Credit Unions and the Canadian Credit Union…

Canada’s housing co-ops beat the market on affordability, report shows

A study of rents in Victoria, Vancouver, Edmonton, Toronto and Ottawa and found the difference is…