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On Co-op and CCO organize the first meeting of the Ontario Co-operative Caucus
The Ontario Co-operative Association (ON Co-op) and the Conseil de la coopération de l’Ontario (CCO) have joined forces to organize the inaugural...
The co-op housing sector has reasons to be optimistic!
During the election campaign the Liberal Party of Canada pledged to renew funding for housing co-operatives and to build more affordable...
Justin Trudeau acknowledges the importance of co-operatives during Co-op Week
The final week of the federal election coincided with this year’s Co-op Week celebrations. The Liberal leader took the opportunity to recognize the...
Inaugural All-Party Co-operative Caucus meeting held at Queen’s Park
TORONTO – Yesterday marked the inaugural meeting of the first All-Party Co-operative Caucus at Queen’s Park. Legislators from all political...
The November meeting of CMC delegates in Ottawa
The midyear Delegates meeting of Co-operatives and Mutuals Canada will take place on Wednesday, November 25 at the Westin Hotel in Ottawa. The...
Monique F. Leroux declares candidacy for ICA Presidency
Monique F. Leroux, President and CEO of Desjardins Group, has announced her candidacy for the Presidency of the International Co-operative Alliance...
Co-op Week is around the corner!
This year’s co-op week celebrations are happening right before an important federal election. First and foremost we want to encourage everyone to...
Monique F. Leroux among leaders from some 30 countries invited by Federal Chancellor Angela Merkel
“Having participated in the G7 Forum for Dialogue with Women, I am convinced, now more than ever, that cooperative enterprises provide key leverage...
Economic impacts of the co-operative sector in Canada
Recent research on the economic impact of the co-operative sector in Canada show that its activity contributes over $50 Billion dollars to the...