Ontario Co-operative Association

10/15/2026

🎉 Happy National Credit Union Day! 🎉

What better way to celebrate the impact of credit unions than by showing off your Credit Union pride?

Our new Credit Union Collection at the Co-op Shop is here, featuring hoodies, sweatshirts, t-shirts, toques, totes, and mugs. With a variety of colours and sizes available, there's something for every credit union champion.

Because being part of a credit union is more than where you bank. It's about co-operation, community, and making a difference together. 💙

🛍️ Shop the collection: https://wix.to/aBIVFSL
➡️ Select "Credit Union Collection"


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10/14/2026

Democracy. Equity. Community.
These values are worth defending — and advocacy is how we do it.
By engaging with policymakers and the public, co-operatives ensure these principles remain part of our economic future. 🌟

10/13/2026

Join the Canadian Worker Co-operative Federation at the CWCF 2026 Conference, Building Resilient Worker Co-ops, to connect, learn, and explore solutions for the challenges facing our sector today.

📅 November 4-5, 2026
💻 Virtual | 🌎 Bilingual | 💲 Pay-what-you-can

Learn more and register: https://canadianworker.coop/2026-cwcf-conference/

10/13/2026

📘 Well-crafted bylaws are essential to a successful co-operative.

As your co-op grows and evolves, your bylaws should evolve with it. Our Bylaw Development & Review Service helps co-operatives create and maintain governance documents that align with co-operative principles, support effective decision-making, and comply with the Co-operative Corporations Act.

Whether you're a newly incorporated co-op developing your first bylaws or an established organization looking to update existing governance documents, we're here to help.

🔗 Visit our Training and Resources for Existing Co-ops page online to learn more: https://wix.to/VXXmDMB
📧 Contact us to request a quote: [email protected]

10/12/2026

Happy Co-op Week 2026! 🎉

As we celebrate this year's theme, "Power the Economy," we're reminded that co-operatives are uniquely positioned to meet the challenges and opportunities of the future.

Guided by co-operative values and principles, co-ops continue to show that economic success and community well-being can go hand in hand.

Together, we're building a future that is more resilient, inclusive, and people-centred.

Thank you for being part of the co-operative movement.

10/08/2026

Looking for motivated talent to support your organization?

We have partnered with Seneca Polytechnic to host a Work-Integrated Learning Information Session to explore how your co-op, business, or organization can benefit from hosting skilled student talent through work-integrated learning opportunities. Discover available programs, hiring supports, and how to get involved.

Remember: Today's student intern could become tomorrow's co-op leader! Providing hands-on experience helps future professionals discover the unique benefits and impact of the co-operative model.

👉 Register today and explore new ways to build your workforce while supporting student success! https://wix.to/dZHGNsU

10/07/2026

🚨 Something exciting is coming for Ontario students and educators!

This October, get ready for the Create-a-Co-op Challenge - a free opportunity for students to explore entrepreneurship, teamwork, and the co-operative business model in a fun and engaging way. All required resources will be provided!

Mark your calendars:
📅 Official Launch: October 19, 2026
⏰ Submission Deadline: November 30, 2026 at 5:00 PM

We're proud to have Gay Lea Foods Co-operative as the Challenge's Lead Sponsor, helping inspire the next generation of co-operative leaders. The Challenge is also supported by the Ontario Co-operative Association and delivered in partnership with Ripyl.

Stay tuned for the official launch on October 19 and get ready to create, collaborate, and co-operate!

10/07/2026

How is SolarShare tackling Canada’s new anti-greenwashing rules? 🌞

Transparency, rigorous measurement, and documented methodology — that’s how. SolarShare generated 16,541 MWh of renewable electricity in 2025 and is now making sure every environmental claim is backed by clear evidence to build trust and support sustainable finance. Read our latest Blog post by guest contributor Karsten Shantz: https://wix.to/pTQDHt6

10/06/2026

🌟 Co-operatives create value when they stay connected to the people they serve.

🎥 In this short video, Joel Stam, Director with Gay Lea Foods Co-operative, shares how co-operatives are uniquely positioned to create lasting value because they are rooted in the needs of their members and communities.

His message is a powerful reminder that when people come together through a co-op, success is measured not just by growth, but by the positive impact created for those it serves.

10/05/2026

"At Co-operators, we view truth and reconciliation as an ongoing responsibility rather than a single-day event."

It’s important for employers to look beyond the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and consider how reconciliation can be embedded into workplace policies, benefits and employee supports throughout the year, says Laurel Stroz, senior manager of inclusivity, diversity, equity, accessibility ...