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Desjardins backs wind farms scheme in eastern Quebec and the Magdalen Islands

The scheme backed by the Canadian finance co-op includes building four wind farms with a combined…

Annual report from Canada’s Co-operators highlights climate friendly initiatives

The insurer, which says it is currently 100% carbon neutral in its operations, has been investing…

Record number of Canadian housing co-ops in line for small grants for green projects

Sector apex CHF Canada will allocate over $160,000 to help co-ops launch sustainability projects such as…

Co-op experts turn to YouTube to release film on their alternative economic model

'Building a better economy: a film about co-ops', was written and produced by Tom Webb from…

Trouble at John Lewis casts new urgency on question of mutuals reform

'The challenges facing John Lewis only underline the limited capital-raising options for successful, sustainable co-op and…

Co-operatives and Mutuals Canada responds to federal budget

Chrystia Freeland's budget includes measures which could benefit community co-ops or those in the agriculture, green…

Report highlights economic impact of Canadian co-operatives and mutuals

The sector contributed CA$49.2bn to the country’s GDP in 2019, and provides 592,000 full-time jobs

Vancouver property management business launches housing co-op for staff

'For certain people the co-op model is what works well and what helps them feel like…

Canada’s Co-operators names winners of its annual award for young leaders

'Engaging with this outstanding group of changemakers from across Canada through our leadership academy is an…

Canadian agri-food co-op Sollio Cooperative Group reports CA$337.5m loss

'Every decision is considered in light of the current situation and the future, and decisions are…

Circular economy strategies and business models resonate with co-ops in Quebec

Co-ops can help embed of circular economy practices in a strongly sustainable manner, says a study…

How co-ops in the UK and North America are tackling mental health challenges

We hear from service providers who are devising new models of provision, and from agri co-ops…