On October 17, the Canadian Credit Union Association (CCUA) celebrated the 76th anniversary of International Credit Union Day®, an annual event to commemorate the credit union movement’s impact and achievements.
Since 1948, International Credit Union Day has been celebrated annually on the third Thursday of October. Each year, the international event affords the opportunity to remember credit unions’ proud history and promote awareness of and support for the credit union and financial cooperative difference.
Award-winning Customer Service
Canada’s credit unions have always been passionate about providing Canadians with a personalized client experience. In fact, Canada’s credit unions were awarded the top prize for Customer Service at the 2024 IPSOS Financial Service Excellence Awards – a recognition they’ve been awarded for a remarkable 20 years in a row. This sustained recognition further illustrates their unwavering commitment to member service and the consistent excellence that differentiates credit unions in the financial sector.
At this year’s award’s, Canada’s credit unions won in a total of six categories:
Commitment to Community
Canadian credit unions put their members first. Rooted in community, credit unions prioritize member and local well-being over profit. They support communities through donations, partnerships, and financial literacy programs, ensuring overall financial health and prosperity. For a deeper look into the many ways that credit unions across Canada are supporting their communities from a environmental, social, and governance perspective, view the 2023 ESG Report and promote this coveted report with your members on your social media channels.
Additional Resources to Mark the Occasion
The Canadian Credit Union Association (CCUA) proudly supports ICU Day and empowers our member credit unions in their celebrations. We understand the significance of this day in promoting the credit union movement and strengthening the connection between credit unions and their communities.
To support our member credit unions in commemorating this important occasion, we are sharing a series of social media assets and digital posts developed by the World Council of Credit Unions. Download and leverage these resources to amplify the beauty of the cooperative movement and spread awareness of the credit union sector and its impact on their communities on your social channels
We encourage all of our members to follow our social channels and share our posts further amplify our messaging.
