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Obituary: Bruce Thordarson (1948-2018), former director general of the ICA

Mr Thordarson 'will be remembered as a remarkably staunch advocate for co-operatives all around the world'

Outdoor leisure co-ops suspend goods from company linked to gun maker

US retailer REI and Canada’s Mountain Equipment Co-op have stopped selling products from Vista Outdoor, which…

Desjardins adopts policy to combat climate change

New policies at the financial co-op include direct investment in renewables and reducing the carbon footprint…

WOCCU continues its relief efforts for storm-hit Caribbean

The credit union body has raised more than $100,000 in two months to help those affected…

Canada’s housing strategy supports low-income housing co-op members

More than 20,000 low-income households living in co-op housing are being supported

Canada’s Saputo to acquire Murray Goulburn dairy co-operative

The deal follows a difficult period for the Australian dairy which is facing court action from…

Research paper looks at resolution issues for financial co-operatives

The study looks at fundamentals faced by financial co-ops when they adapt resolution tools developed for…

Desjardins celebrates Co-op Week with massive volunteering effort for youth groups

The credit union association has used the week to help organisations such as Auberges du cœur…

Study reveals Canadian co-op sector’s work on climate change disclosure

All the organisations surveyed made some form of disclosure but campaigners say there is room for…

Canada is celebrating Co-op Week

Celebrations begin with a flag-raising in Saskatchewan and lead up to an awards dinner for outstanding…

Investment fund opens to boost Canada’s co-ops

Organisations including the Co-operators, Desjardins and Vancity have committed $25m between them to start up the…

Ontario’s Kindred Credit Union joins global ethical banking group

'Becoming a member of the GABV is yet another example of our commitment to inspiring peaceful,…