M.P. Alexandra Mendès (Brossard – Saint-Lambert)

Private Member's Bill C-286

Nov 22, 2016

C-286 is a Private Member’s Bill, tabled by Liberal M.P. Alexandra Mendès (Brossard – Saint-Lambert), to establish a framework that will promote the development of co-operatives in Canada. The bill amends the Department of Industry Act, now named...

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Lucie Moncion

CMC congratulates President Lucie Moncion

Nov 1, 2016

OTTAWA, November 1, 2016 – The Right Honourable Justin Trudeau, P.C., M.P., announced yesterday that he will recommend the appointment of Ms. Lucie Moncion to serve in the Senate for the province of Ontario to the Governor General of Canada. Co-...

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The Co-operators Group Ltd.

CMC congratulates Rob Wesseling on his appointment as President and CEO

Sep 6, 2016

Ottawa, September 1, 2016 – Co-operatives and Mutuals Canada (CMC) congratulates Rob Wesseling on his appointment as President and CEO of The Co-operators Group Ltd, a position he will occupy on December 1, 2016. Mr. Wesseling will take over this...

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The 2016 International Summit of Cooperatives 2016

Unparalleled opportunity to network and learn under the theme “Co-operatives: The Power to Act”

Sep 3, 2016

“The Summit” is the foremost platform for business development for cooperative and mutual enterprises. In 2014, more than 40% of the 3,000 international participants were CEOs, VPs, Board Members, Directors and Managers. Close to 10% of young...

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Rob Wesseling

The Co-operators Announces New Chief Executive Officer

Aug 30, 2016

 Guelph, ON, Tues. Aug. 30, 2016 – Today, The Co-operators Board of Directors announced the appointment of Rob Wesseling as President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), The Co-operators Group Limited, effective Dec. 1, 2016. Currently The Co-...

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Statement by CMC Executive Director Denyse Guy on the death of Mauril Bélanger

Aug 17, 2016

Ottawa – Denyse Guy, Executive Director of Co-operatives and Mutuals Canada, issued the following statement today following the death of the Honourable Mauril Bélanger: “Mauril worked resolutely for his constituents in Ottawa-Vanier and was a...

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Ten Canadian co-ops receive $125,600 from The Co-operators

Aug 17, 2016

GUELPH, ON, Aug. 17, 2016 /CNW/ - Today, The Co-operators announced a total of $125,600in grants to support 10 Canadian co-operatives that are addressing social and economic needs in their communities. The funding is provided through The Co-...

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International Co-operative Alliance

Co-operatives showcase unique, innovative approach to 2030 Agenda implementation

Jul 11, 2016

New York, Monday, 11 July 2016 – At a side event during the UN’s High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development, the International Co-operative Alliance acknowledged the UN’s recognition of the power of co-operatives to achieve the...

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SDGs and cooperatives

United Nations Meeting for International Day of Cooperatives

Jun 29, 2016

Monique Leroux confirms cooperatives' power to act in implementing new UN Sustainable Development Goals  Quebec City, Canada, June 29, 2016 – During a United Nations meeting held today to mark the International Day of Cooperatives on July 2, the...

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Celebrating the International Day of Co-operatives

Celebrating the International Day of Co-operatives

Jun 29, 2016

OTTAWA, June 29 - On July 2, The United Nations International Day of Co-operatives will be celebrated around the world. The 2016 theme is “The Power to Act for a Sustainable Future,” a statement that asserts the capacity and potential of co-...

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Canadian Co-operative Investment Fund

CCIF Board Named

Jun 21, 2016

The Canadian Co-operative Investment Fund (CCIF) has named its founding Board of Directors. Andy Morrison, recently retired CEO of Arctic Co-operatives Ltd. is the new Board Chair of CCIF while Peter Hough from Canadian Worker Co-op Federation will...

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CMC President Lucie Moncion

Lucie Moncion elected President of Co-operatives and Mutuals Canada at the 2016 AGM

Jun 17, 2016

WINNIPEG – The Board of Directors of Co-operatives and Mutuals Canada (CMC) elected Lucie Moncion President of CMC on June 16 in Winnipeg during the 2016 Co-operative Congress and AGM. Ms. Moncion is the President and Chief Executive Officer of the ...

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M. John Harvie, Jack Wilkinson, Mme Kathy Bardswick, Mme Denyse Guy

CMC Awards the best and the Brightest in the Canadian Co-operative and Mutual Sector

Jun 16, 2016

WINNIPEG – Co-operatives and Mutuals Canada (CMC) honoured The Co-operators, The Honourable Mauril Mauril Bélanger, and Lacey Chyz at 2016 Co-operative Congress in Winnipeg.  The Co-operative of the Year honour was presented to The Co-operators and...

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ALEXANDRA MENDÈS TABLES BILL C-286

Alexandra Mendès Tables BILL C-286 to establish a framework for the Co-operative sector

Jun 8, 2016

PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release   Alexandra Mendès tables bill C-286 to establish a framework for the Co-operatives Sector   OTTAWA, June 8, 2016 – Alexandra Mendès, Member of Parliament for Brossard – Saint-Lambert, tabled today Bill C-286 An...

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New report provides overview of The Co-operators sustainability activities

May 11, 2016

GUELPH, ON, May 11, 2016 /CNW/ - Satisfying unmet needs, building resilience and addressing societal issues in an open and transparent way are some of the main themes that emerge in The Co-operators 2015 Sustainability Report, which was released...

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