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Show filtersThe role of elected representatives in member engagement
As member-owned businesses, co-operatives place a strong emphasis on engaging with their members. But what is…
Community housing in Canada to get over $20m investment
The Fonds d’investissement de Montreal (FIM) has announced its fourth capitalisation phase to improve community housing…
Our view: Caring for the community through collaboration
Co-operatives abide by the principle to care for the community, but how are they actually doing…
Co-op encourages Black Friday #OptOutside
US speciality outdoor retailer REI is shutting shop on Black Friday – and instead is inviting the…
The Co-operators among the best employers in Canada
The Co-operators Group has been selected as one of the best employers in Canada for the 14th year…
Monique Leroux joins Board of Directors at S&P Global
Finance and analytics company S&P Global has announced that co-operator Monique Leroux has joined its Board of…
Small and medium enterprises set up as co-ops are achieving scale by working together
With the majority of co-operatives active in the industry, services and energy sector being small and…
How are co-operatives perceived by the public in Canada, France, Brazil and Japan?
A new study presented at the International Summit of Cooperatives in Quebec looks at how the…
Co-ops are targeting creative thinkers among customers and outsiders
A recent study by the Vienna University of Economics and Business found that new product ideas generated by…
What will Donald Trump do for co-operatives?
Now that America has chosen its 45th president, co-operatives will be wondering what Donald Trump can do…
What did Obama do for co-operatives in the White House?
Throughout his two terms as President of the United States, Barack Obama carried out a number of…