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What's new
Globe and Mail publishes special report on Co-ops
Check out this eight-page special report on co-operatives and the International Year, published in the Globe and Mail on May 15. Download the .pdf version by clicking here (large file).
Hot off the press! 2012 Matters Issue 13

Co-ops get a new representative in Parliament, make their way to the White House and get profiled in the Globe and Mail. All that and more in this month's issue of 2012 Matters. Click here to read it online and sign up for your copy here.

MP Mauril Bélanger named Liberal Advocate for Co-operatives
In recognition of the United Nations International Year of Co-operatives, the Honourable Mauril Bélanger, MP for Ottawa-Vanier, was appointed Liberal Advocate for Co-operatives by the Honourable Bob Rae, Liberal Interim Leader. Read this press release for more information.
Vancity and First West Credit Union pledge to Build a Better World with CDF
Two large donations are helping the Co-operative Development Foundation (CDF) of Canada reach its $12 million fundraising goal. In April, Vancity pledged $250,000 to CDF's Better World Campaign and on May 3, First West Credit Union made a pledge of $150,000. Both generous gifts will help CDF reduce global poverty through co-op development abroad.
Upcoming events
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National Congress
CCA/CCCM's joint National Congress will take place from June 27-29, 2012 at the Centre Sheraton Hotel in Montreal, QC. Click here for details.
Community events