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Ready to Dig In?

Three easy ways to get started today.

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discover

Looking for a co-op to shop with, bank at, or collaborate with? Coops4Coops is your one-stop directory to find businesses and services that share your values.

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Got an idea for a business, project, or solution? Learn how to build it the co-op way—with ownership and decision-making in your hands.

Co-operatives First →

Practical tools and resources for building new co-ops.

Canadian Worker’s Co-op Federation →

Support and funding for worker-owned co-ops.

Co-operatives Housing Federation of Canada →

Advocacy, resources, and funding for housing co-ops.

Community Capital Solutions →

Helps communities raise local capital and preserve businesses through investment co-ops.

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Put your time, talent, and resources to work. Co-ops thrive when people like you get involved and the more you give, the more opportunities come back to you.

  • Volunteer or join a board. Many co-ops are looking for young voices — and some positions are even paid.

  • Work for a co-op. Build your career inside a values-driven business.

  • Shop co-op. Choose co-ops when you spend your money and keep your dollars in community - check out this interactive map.  

Small actions add up. Whether you’re giving your time, your skills, or your spending power, you’re helping build a future where business works for people.

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A Friendly Voice Close to Home

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Alberta

Alberta Community &
Co-operative Association

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British Columbia

British Columbia Community &
Co-operative Association

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Saskatchewan

Saskatchewan Co-operative
Association

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Newfoundland

Newfoundland and Labrador Federation of Co-operatives

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Manitoba

Manitoba Co-operative
Association

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Canada (National)

Co-operatives and Mutuals Canada

real stores. real impact

A woman stands next to an electric car with a PEG CITY Car Co-op logo, in front of a modern, glass-covered building, under a clear blue sky.

rides that work for everyone

What if you could have all the benefits of a car—without owning one?

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from workers to owners

What if the people doing the cleaning could also own the company? Formed to challenge the status quo of the cleaning industry, TCC is breaking barriers.

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it takes a
village

What if your neighbourhood wasn't just where you lived—but a place built to support connection, affordability, and sustainability for everyone?