Power the Economy: Canada's Co‑operative Advantage

Canada’s co-operative sector contributes $61.1 billion to GDP, supports nearly 746,000 jobs, and serves more than 14 million Canadians. Discover the scale, impact, and potential of Canada’s co-operative economy.

Co-op Week 2026: Power the Economy

Canada’s co-operative economy is powering communities, creating opportunity, and keeping wealth local. During Co-op Week October 11-17, discover the impact of co-operatives, credit unions, caisses, and mutuals across Canada.

Introducing Canada Co-op

Welcome to Canada Co-op, the new name for Co-operatives and Mutuals Canada. While our name has changed, our mission remains the same: advancing awareness of the co-operative economy and the organizations that put people and communities first. 

Better Business. Stronger Communities.

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Co-operatives, credit unions, caisses and mutuals are one of Canada’s most significant economic success stories.

Across the country, more than 14 million Canadians are members of a co-operative, and the sector contributes $61.1 billion in GDP, supports nearly 746,000 jobs, and operates in every province and territory. These businesses are active in housing, finance, food, insurance, energy, retail, healthcare, and countless other sectors Canadians rely on every day. 

Canada Co-op is the national voice of Canada’s co-operatives. We work to strengthen the sector, raise public awareness, and champion policies that help co‑operatives grow and thrive.

The co-operative advantage is simple: ownership stays closer to communities, decisions are made in the interests of members, and value is reinvested where it is created. The result is businesses that are trusted, resilient, locally rooted, and built for the long term. 

Whether you’re looking to join a co-operative, start one, partner with one, or learn how co‑operatives are helping tackle Canada’s biggest challenges, we’re here to help you discover the co-operative advantage.

14+ million

Canadians are co-operative members

$61.1 billion

GDP contribution

745,946

Jobs supported

6,173

Co-operatives and mutuals across Canada

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Every province and territory 

Co-operatives operating where Canadians live and work

 

Locate co-operatives, credit unions, caisses and mutuals in Canada. Enter a name, city, category or product in the search box, or click on one or more industry sector icons. Click the filter icon for more options.

Power the Economy: Canada’s Co-operative Advantage.

A Report on Canada’s Co-operative Advantage 2026 

Canadians are looking for stability, affordability, and institutions they can trust. Power the Economy explores why co-operatives are uniquely positioned to deliver all three. 

The report highlights the economic contribution, public trust, and community impact of Canada’s co-operative and mutual sector. It reveals a sector that contributes $61.1 billion in GDP, supports nearly 746,000 jobs, and operates in every province and territory. More importantly, it shows how co-operatives are helping build stronger communities, create lasting value, and power a more resilient Canadian economy

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Our members

From provincial associations to local co-operatives, credit unions, caisses and mutuals, Canada Co-op members receive national and international representation. Through advocacy, research, resources, networking, and professional development, Canada Co-op helps members stay informed, connected, and equipped for success.

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The latest news & events of the co-operative economy.