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About Canada Co\u2011op<\/strong><\/b><\/span><\/h1>\n

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Want to learn more about the Canadian Co\u2011operative Business Association?<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Explore our annual reports and key publications to learn more about Canada Co-op, our work, and our impact.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Canada Co-operative Business Association (Canada Co-op)* is the national, bilingual association representing co-operatives, credit unions, <\/span>caisses<\/span><\/i>, and mutuals of all types, sizes, and sectors across the country.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Member-driven and mission-led, Canada Co-op brings together large co-operative enterprises, provincial associations, sector federations, and front-line co-ops to advance a shared vision: a strong, inclusive, and sustainable co-operative economy. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Canada Co-op also represents the Canadian co-operatives internationally as a member of the International Cooperative Alliance<\/a> (ICA), Cooperatives of the Americas<\/a>, and the International Cooperative and Mutual Insurance Federation<\/a> (ICMIF).<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

*Formerly Co-operatives and Mutuals Canada (CMC)<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

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We work to strengthen the sector by: <\/span><\/p>\n

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Interested in a career in Canada’s co-operative and mutual sector? <\/span>See current opportunities<\/span>
<\/span><\/a>Interested in working, volunteering, or interning at Canada Co-op? <\/span>Email us<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Canada Co-op’s staff team works with members, partners, governments, and stakeholders across Canada to advance the organization’s mission and strengthen the co-operative and mutual sector. Our team leads initiatives in government relations, research, communications, membership engagement, and sector development.<\/span><\/p>\n

Meet our team<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Have a question? Our team is here to help. Call us at 613-238-6712 or send an email to <\/span>info@canada.coop<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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