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Canada's co-operative sector is as diverse as it is dynamic. There are co-ops in virtually every sector of the economy, in every region of the country and in communities of every size.
The links on this page lead to short profiles of some of these co-ops: a look at the the people, places and organizations that make up Canada's co-op sector. |
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Innovative uses of the co-op model
From financial services for First Nations to a virtual farmers' market, from a hardware store that became a co-op after its owner closed it down to a processor and distributor of Fair Trade coffee, co-operatives are using the co-op model in a variety of innovative ways. Here are some examples. |
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Local food co-ops
Canada is home to a vibrant "local food" movement. For reasons ranging from freshness and taste to environmental sustainability and the desire to support local farmers, a growing number of consumers are buying and eating locally-produced products. There are now more than 200 co-operatives across Canada involved in the production, marketing, retail, processing and distribution of local food. Here are some of them.
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