Our committees and working groups play an important role in connecting credit unions, Centrals, and our strategic partner organizations. Each committee provides a collaborative forum for exchanging knowledge and information, enabling our members to offer strategic input on the association's work.
The purpose of this group is to advocate for positive regulatory environment for British Columbia credit unions, and demonstrate, share and support best GR practices (including but not limited to relationship building with local MPs, MLAs, and senior municipal elected officials).
The purpose of the committee is to advocate for a positive regulatory environment for small and mid-sized credit unions in British Columbia. It will demonstrate, share and support best GR practices (including but not limited to relationship building with local MPs, MLAs, and senior municipal elected officials). The group will coordinate British Columbia credit union advocacy statements on specific financial service regulatory issues; coordinate GR with media relations and public affairs activities and liaise with our respective credit unions for input to policy.
The purpose of the Climate Action Working Group is to support the credit union system in understanding and integrating climate-related risks and climate risk disclosure, as well as to identify business opportunities for the credit union system in the transition to a low-carbon economy. It comprises 20 – 25 credit union representatives, including interested participants from outside the Community Impact Committee.
The role of this group is to exchange resources and best practices on communications-related topics. The group’s discussions will improve collaboration across the system and bring new ideas to the forefront. Each member joining this group will be a credit union representative operating, most likely, in a management role in communications.
The purpose of the CIC is to act as a link between credit unions and the Canadian Credit Union Association as a management advisory committee. The CIC also provides expert guidance, advice and perspective to CCUA Management on issues relating to credit union community impact; and acts as a forum at the national level for discussion and planning regarding credit union community impact initiatives and events.
The purpose of the group is to provide a coordinated approach to prevent issues from developing into crises, proactively manage communications during a crisis and safeguard the sector’s integrity and reputation.
The national DEI working group assembles industry professionals from all tiers of the system to engage in meaningful conversations and discuss approaches to create a more diverse and inclusive workplace and community.
The purpose the Education Advisory Committee is to provide advice and recommendations to management of CCUA’s Education & Professional Development team on the training, professional development, and education needs of the Canadian credit union system. It provides advice on ways in which we can best meet these needs in a manner consistent with the objectives and budget parameters; and generally, promote the growth, development, and utilization of CCUA’s courses and programs in the Canadian credit union system.
The Farm Credit Canada (FCC)- Credit Union Liaison Committee was established to provide regular, direct communications and discussions between senior FCC and credit union system representatives relating to issues and opportunities of mutual interest.
The purpose of the working group is to serve as a forum for discussion, development and advice on behalf of credit unions of opportunities to enhance Each One, Teach One as a national financial literacy program.
The purpose of the LRAC is to provide strategic advice and input to CCUA Management and Board regarding legislative, regulatory and policy issues that impact credit unions, and guide the advocacy approach to these issues.
The NCAC serves as a strategic advisory body on matters related to regulatory compliance and emerging financial crime risks affecting credit unions across Canada. The committee provides insight and guidance on national compliance priorities, supports the development of CCUA’s compliance resources and programs, and shares best practices to strengthen sector-wide compliance capabilities. The NCAC offers members a forum to offer valuable input on regulatory consultations, policy development, and advocacy initiatives and to ensure the credit union perspective is reflected in federal regulatory frameworks. The committee also fosters collaboration and knowledge sharing among compliance leaders, helping to identify trends, challenges, and opportunities for harmonized compliance approaches across provinces.
Through its work, the NCAC contributes to enhancing the resilience, integrity, and regulatory readiness of the Canadian credit union sector.
The Business Banking & Retail Lending Committee combines the work of the former National Lenders Committee and the Credit Union Business Owners Strategy Group to provide thought leadership in business banking, retail lending, and financial intermediation. It offers a forum at the national level for collaboration and planning to enhance tools and resources, member experience, and relationship management initiatives. It also supports the CCUA’s education work, conference planning, policy, and advocacy projects.
The purpose of the group is to deliver learning opportunities to young system leaders, advocate for them, and foster meaningful system partnerships. We provide communication platforms for Young Leaders to interact with one another, system leaders, committees, and organizations. Most NYLC members are recipients of CCUA’s National Young Leaders Award or the World Young Credit Union People (WYCUP) Award. Learn more
The purpose of this group is to advocate for positive regulatory environment for Ontario credit unions; demonstrate, share and support best GR practices (including but not limited to relationship building with local MPs, MPPs, and senior municipal elected officials).
The purpose of the provincial open banking working groups is to identify potential regulatory and legislative barriers that may impact credit union participation in the open banking framework. Groups have been created in British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Ontario, and the Atlantic region.
The advisory group will advocate for a positive legislative and regulatory environment for Saskatchewan credit unions; demonstrate, share and support government relations and advocacy practices (including but not limited to relationship building with local MPs, MLAs, senior government officials and other key stakeholder groups).