Resources

Find a curated list of co-operatives, networks, and organizations that support the co-operative movement across Canada. Whether you're looking for housing, food, worker, or student co-operatives, these resources will help you connect with the co-op community.

National Co-operative Organizations

Co-operatives and Mutuals Canada (CMC) – The national voice for co-operatives and mutuals in Canada, offering advocacy, resources, and networking opportunities.
Canadian Worker Co-op Federation (CWCF) – A federation that supports worker co-operatives through education, advocacy, and financial assistance.
Canadian Association for Studies in Co-operation (CASC) – A network of researchers and practitioners focused on co-operative studies.

Housing Co-operatives

Co-operative Housing Federation of Canada (CHF Canada) – The national association supporting housing co-ops with resources, advocacy, and education.
Ontario Co-operative Housing Federation (CHFT) – A regional federation offering support to housing co-ops in Ontario.
BC Co-operative Housing Federation (CHF BC) – A hub for housing co-ops in British Columbia.
Le Regroupement des coopératives d’habitation du Québec – A network supporting housing co-ops in Quebec.

Student and Campus Co-operatives

NASCO (North American Students of Cooperation) – US-based organization, serving as a network supporting student co-ops across North America.

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Fair-trade Co-operatives

Planet Bean Coffee – A worker-owned coffee roaster in Guelph, Ontario.
Just Us! Coffee Roasters Co-op – A fair-trade, worker-owned coffee co-op in Nova Scotia.

Food and Grocery Co-operatives

Karma Co-op – A member-owned grocery co-op in Toronto.
Saskatoon Co-op – A consumer-owned retail co-op in Saskatchewan.
Calgary Co-op - A co-operative grocery chain in Calgary.
The Big Carrot – A worker-owned natural food market in Toronto.

Co-operative Development and Support

Ontario Co-operative Association (OCA) – Provides training, networking, and advocacy for co-ops in Ontario.
Co-operatives First – Supports the development of new co-ops in rural and Indigenous communities.
The Co-operators – A co-operative insurance company offering financial services across Canada.

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