Credit unions contribute to their communities’ economic, social, and environmental well-being.
CCUA supports credit unions in this important work by:
- Aligning credit union economic, social, and environmental initiatives with public policy priorities (e.g., sustainable finance, affordable housing, youth entrepreneurship);
- Promoting awareness of credit unions’ role in improving affordability for Canadians; and,
- Developing leadership in financial literacy with governments, not-for-profits, industry, and the public.
Community Impact Committee
CCUA’s community impact work is led by the Credit Union Community Impact Committee which examines social purpose initiatives to proactively pursue strategies that benefit Canada’s credit union sector.
ESG Resource Centre
The ESG Resource Centre provides information on several initiatives undertaken by CCUA and Canada’s credit unions to advance sustainability and ESG, along with related tools and resources for credit unions.
Social Purpose
View this page a comprehensive overview of social purpose practices and credit unions have attained B corp certification.
Learn More Social PurposeTruth and Reconciliation
Read here for the latest information and resources on reconciliation.
Learn More Truth and ReconciliationCo-operative Principles
These principles mean that credit unions put their members first and clearly delineate why credit unions operate differently from other financial institutions.
Learn More Co-operative PrinciplesCanada Sister Society
The Canada Sister Society is a space for credit union professionals across Canada at all points in their professional journey to convene and discuss credit union issues, exchange ideas, explore networking opportunities with Canadian credit union leaders, and share lessons learned with their fellow members.
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