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Explore budget analyses, policy recommendations, advocacy tools, and other resources that showcase Canada Co-op’s efforts to advance public policies that help co-operatives and mutuals start, grow, and thrive.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/canada.coop\/en\/publications\/?wpv-categories-de-publication=government-relations&wpv_aux_current_post_id=237703&wpv_aux_parent_post_id=237703&wpv_view_count=237714″ url_new_window=”on” button_text=”Browse these publications” _builder_version=”4.27.9″ _module_preset=”default” custom_button=”on” button_text_color=”#990134″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.17.0″ _module_preset=”default” background_image=”https:\/\/canada.coop\/wp-content\/uploads\/circle-background-pattern.png” custom_margin=”||-60px|||” custom_padding=”0px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.17.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.17.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.9″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Co-operatives, credit unions, <\/span>caisses<\/span><\/i>, and mutuals contribute $61.1 B to Canada’s GDP and support nearly 746,000 jobs. They provide essential services to millions of Canadians and help strengthen communities in every province and territory. Yet the sector is not always fully reflected in public policy, economic programs, and government initiatives.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Canada Co-op represents the interests of co-operatives and mutuals with the federal government. We monitor legislation, policies, programs, and regulatory developments, and we work with policymakers to make sure they understand the sector’s impact and consider co-operatives when shaping policy. Our goal is an environment where co-operatives can start, grow, and thrive.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n We also help improve access to programs, funding opportunities, and economic development initiatives available to Canadian businesses and organizations in the social economy.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.26.0″ _module_preset=”default” min_height=”1103.8px” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row module_id=”cm50″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.26.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.9″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”|||on|||||” text_orientation=”center” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.9″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Canada Co-op works with government and sector partners to advance policies and programs that strengthen Canada’s co-operative sector. Current priorities include:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n We also monitor the limitations of Section 136(2)(d) of the <\/span>Income Tax Act<\/span><\/i> and other policy issues affecting the sector.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.26.0″ _module_preset=”default” min_height=”470.5px” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.26.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”|||on|||||” text_orientation=”center” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.9″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n In keeping with longstanding agreements across the sector, Canada Co-op supports, but does not lead, government relations efforts related to insurance, financial services, and housing. Relevant sector contacts can be found below:\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider divider_weight=”4px” _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”50%” max_width=”50%” module_alignment=”center” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.9″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.9″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_cta title=”Need support?” button_text=”Click Here” _builder_version=”4.27.9″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#89132e” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\nOur<\/span> p<\/span>riorities<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n
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