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Canadian Co-operative Association Resources from nation-wide organizations

Canadian Co-operative Association Resources from nation-wide organizations. Tanya Gracie ACE Institute August 7, 2013. What are their services? How do they and can they contribute to public education about co-operatives and the growth within their economies? .

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Canadian Co-operative Association Resources from nation-wide organizations

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  1. Canadian Co-operative AssociationResources from nation-wide organizations Tanya Gracie ACE Institute August 7, 2013

  2. What are their services? How do they and can they contribute to public education about co-operatives and the growth within their economies?

  3. CCA history and mission Est. 1909 as Co-operative Union of Canada 1987: Merged with Co-operative College to form CCA Mission: To promote, develop and unite co-operatives and credit unions for the benefit of people in Canada and around the world.”

  4. 9000 co-ops 18 million memberships $370 billon in assets

  5. PROMOTE Government relations Communications (publications, website, media relations, social media, etc.) Outreach to other stakeholders, broader public

  6. DEVELOP Co-op development in Canada • Aboriginal co-op development program • National Co-op Investment Fund • Research and education/training International co-op development • Currently working in 18 countries • Coaching programs • Technical co-operants • Study missions • Women’s Mentorship • International Youth Internships • Funded by CIDA, CDF and other funders • One of three co-op ID organizations: others are DID and SOCODEVI

  7. UNITE Member engagement/ Common table • Congress • Institute of Co-operative Leadership • Member delegates • Co-op awards • Special committees: e.g. environment, National Young Co-operators • CCA/CCCM Unity discussions • Links with international organizations (ICA, WOCCU, etc.)

  8. Tanya GracieManager, Member Engagementtanya.gracie@coopscanada.coop

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