Co-operatives and Mutuals Canada

The voice of co-operatives and mutuals in Canada

CMC is proud to represent the co-operative and mutualist movement nationally. Become one of our members and obtain resources, research and representation of your interest with the federal entities.

CMC has created an Election Toolkit so you can Take Action in the lead up to the federal election on April 28. This is a watershed moment as we respond to economic attacks and tackle the ongoing crises of affordability, climate, and more. Let’s raise awareness about the co-operative model with political candidates and incumbents across the country, and showcase the movement from the Pacific to the Atlantic and Arctic.

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CMC 2025 Congress

Congress 2025 is going to be special. The United Nations has declared 2025 the International Year of Co-operatives and we at CMC are seizing this opportunity to celebrate how, by harnessing the power of the co-operation, our sector is tackling current issues and creating a more sustainable and equitable world. From presenters on sustainable agriculture and energy generation to panels exploring emerging business and social trends, Congress 2025 will ensure our attendees become the trailblazers the world of today needs to become the world of tomorrow.

β€œThe Future is Co-op” is more than just Congress 2025’s theme, it’s what we believe.

CMC’s Congress 2025, presented byΒ Co-operators, will be held at the Hotel Saskatchewan in Regina, Saskatchewan, from June 10 to 11, 2025.

International Year of Co-operatives

CMC intends to make the most of 2025, with its four different strategies which will drive its activities in the next year. CMC will leverage this very special occasion by:Β 

  • Enabling Canadian Co-operatives to Create a Better World by Ensuring Government Policies and Other Frameworks Acknowledge and Support Them,

  • Increasing Awareness of the Co-operative Model and Sector,

  • Showcasing How Canadian Co-operatives are Creating a Better World,

  • Enabling the Canadian Co-operative Movement’s Innovation and World-Changing Potential by Serving as a Convener and a Knowledge Hub.

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CMC and Government Relations

As a part of itsΒ purpose, CMCΒ regularly advocates for the co-operative and mutual sectorΒ at the federal level to ensure theΒ ecosystem’sΒ voice is being heard. Furthermore,Β CMCΒ monitorsΒ federal government activities,Β funding announcementsΒ and emerging issues.Β ItΒ also regularlyΒ meetsΒ with Members of Parliament, Senators, political staff, departmental officials, and other public policy leaders to discuss sector prioritiesΒ and to raise awarenessΒ onΒ opportunities and concerns.Β CMCΒ also worksΒ withΒ itsΒ MembersΒ and partnersΒ to keep them informed and engaged.Β 

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