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Desjardins announces major restructure after data breach

Around 4.2 million members have been affected by the data breach

Co-op research explores the importance of community wellbeing

Two case studies of co-operative retailers conducting research into community wellbeing

Book review: Why benevolent oligarchs are no substitute for democracy

A critical look at the modern trend for philanthropic capitalism, which says co-operation is a more…

More electric co-ops in US are sourcing renewable energy

'Any time we can produce renewable energy at the local level, and our members consume that…

200 Calgary staff to lose jobs at Federated Co-operatives

The procurement co-op lost one of its main client co-ops earlier in the year, which means…

Inductees named for the 2020 Cooperative Hall of Fame

Ben Burkett, Michael Mercer, Carmen Huertas-Noble and Everett M Dobrinski are the latest names to be…

Canadian architecture firm becomes worker co-op

The co-operative model was a natural fit, say the employees

Twin Trading rescued by Sustainable Harvest

Twin Trading worked with co-ops around the world – but went into administration last month

Calgary Co-op to remove plastic bags in 2020

The retailer will also continue to work with partners and suppliers to research new packaging options…

NCBA adopts resolution on diversity, equity and inclusion

Co-op principles 'need to be relevant to the world around us and need to be reappraised…

US electric co-ops continue their fight to protect tax-exempt status

'Without this legislation, many co-ops may miss out on grant income or disaster assistance, hurting our…

Desjardins updates number of members affected by data breach

The co-op has updated the number of members affected to 4.2 million