CCUA continues to prioritize media outreach to amplify the voice of Canada’s credit unions and highlight the role they play in supporting the nation’s economy and their members’ financial well-being. Visit our Media Centre for a comprehensive list of the media coverage we’ve generated so far in our mission to showcase the impact credit unions have on their local communities.
- November 18, 2024
Canadian Credit Union Association Gathers Financial Leaders in Ottawa to Advocate for Over 11 Million Credit Union Members - October 15, 2024
Canada’s Credit Unions Celebrate 20th Consecutive Win for Best Customer Service at the 2024 Ipsos Financial Service Excellence Awards - June 4, 2024
Latest Canadian Credit Union Association Poll Reveals New Insights into the Financial Wellness of New Canadians - April 23, 2024
New Poll Highlights Financial Struggles of Millennials and Gen Z Compared to Older Generations - March 26, 2024
New Poll Reveals Credit Union Members Experience Higher Financial Well-Being - October 19, 2023
Canadian Credit Unions Celebrate 75 Years of International Credit Union Day - October 10, 2023
Canada’s Credit Unions Celebrate 19th Consecutive Win at IPSOS Canada - September 26, 2023
Institute of Corporate Directors partners with the Canadian Credit Union Association to strengthen director effectiveness in the credit union sector - September 20, 2023
The Canadian Credit Union Association launches the 2023 “What is a Credit Union” Program - October 11, 2022
Canada’s Credit Unions Proud to be Honoured with Six 2022 Ipsos Financial Service Excellence Awards - May 31, 2022
The Canadian Credit Union Association Welcomes Jeff Guthrie as President & CEO - October 13, 2021
Canada’s Credit Unions Continue to Set A Longstanding Record with Five 2021 Ipsos Financial Service Excellence Awards Wins - October 16, 2020
Canada’s Credit Unions continue to standout amongst all financial institutions with seven 2020 Ipsos Financial Service Excellence Awards wins - April 9, 2020
Credit Unions to Cut Credit Card Interest Charges: Move Designed to Help Members Facing Hardship Due To COVID-19 - March 18, 2020
Credit Unions Continue to Provide Essential Banking Services and Case-by-Case Financial Relief Measures to Their Members Across Canada - January 31, 2020
Ontario Hears Recommendations to Help Credit Unions Better Serve Members - May 21, 2019
Canadian Credit Union Association launches new national brand
- May 20, 2025
CEO Statement: Credit Unions Call for More Competition and Fewer Barriers in Canadian Financial Sector - March 23, 2023
CEO Statement on 2023 Federal Budget - February 24, 2022
Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal - November 6, 2020
Modernization of the Credit Union and Caisses Populaires Act - July 10, 2020
Finance Minister Releases Economic Snapshot - March 13, 2020
Government of Canada COVID-19 Announcements
2025
- The Canadian Press: Credit unions embrace ‘waves of change’ at CCUA’s National Conference
- BNN Bloomberg: Using credit unions to improve access to financial institutions
- The Canadian Press: How credit unions support communities when it matters most
- The Hub: Jeff Guthrie: Credit unions are a steadfast partner in shaping Canada’s financial future
2024
- Moolala Podcast: ‘Banking’ Options Outside of the Big 5
- The Hill Times: Letting credit unions consolidate helps keep banking sector competitive
- The Canadian Press: Celebrating Two Decades of Exceptional Service Centred on Members
- The Peak Daily Podcast: Interview with Jeff Guthrie
- The Canadian Press: The Power of Community-Centric Financial Services
- Yahoo Finance: Canada’s Credit Unions Celebrate 20th Consecutive Win for Best Customer Service at the 2024 Ipsos Financial Service Excellence Awards
- Money.ca: New Canadians are Shown to Face Unique Financial Challenges Regardless of Citizenship Status
- Business View Magazine: The Canadian Credit Union Association Banking With the Community at its Heart
- Fintech Insider by 11:FS: How North American Credit Unions can win in 2024
- CU Management: Regulators Shift to Approach Based on Principles and Data
- Money.ca: Nearly 60% of Parents Are Still Supporting Their Adult Children, Study Says — But Suze Orman Says to Cut Them Off
- Wealth Professional: CCUA report highlights financial struggles of young Canadians
- Toronto Star: Consumers big winners in open-banking pledge, advocates say
- CU Today: Canadians Who Use a CU Score Better on Key Financial Health Metrics, Report Finds
- Yahoo Finance: New Poll Reveals Credit Union Members Experience Higher Financial Well-Being
- Trend Hunter: Kids’ Money Management Books : Financial Awareness
- INBETWEEN Magazine: 5 Ways to Financially Recover from Post-Holiday Spending
2023
- Calgary Herald: ‘Mainly to walk’: Chinook Centre buzzing on Boxing Day, but not as busy as previous years
- Calgary Sun: Boxing Day buzz in Calgary, but not as busy as previous years
- Calgary Herald: Four in five Albertans concerned about paying off holiday expenses
- Edmonton Journal: Vast majority of Albertans concerned about paying off holiday expenses while retailers extend Boxing Day sales
- iHeart Radio AM800 The Shift with Patty Hanysides: Dealing with holiday debt- Interview with Shannon Kennedy
- CTV Lethbridge: Lethbridge shoppers are looking to save money this Christmas | CTV News
- Global News Regina: Amy Poole of Conexus Credit Union discusses Long Term Finance and Pension Awareness
- QR Calgary- Mornings with Sue & Andy: Financial Literacy Month and Educating Kids about Finances
- CBC Radio Gander: Breaking the bank…we found out what happens to rural communities when they lose their local bank branch, and what they can do about it
- Global News Regina: Financial Centre Director with Assiniboine Credit Union, Nigel Mohammed, discusses the stretch in funding for small businesses and how Canada’s Credit Unions can provide financial relief for them.
- CU Management: Canada’s Shift to Open Banking Moving Slowly Featuring Jeff Guthrie
- Innovation Strategy- Trend Hunter: Making Ethical Investments – Interview with Paul McQueen, Libro Credit Union
- Global News Regina: Sanny Uppal, Branch Manager with Conexus Credit Union talks about how students can better manage their finances throughout school.
- Shaye Ganam Show: Pension Awareness Day – Shannon Kennedy, Consolidated CU speaks with Shaye Ganam | Podcast on Spotify
- Global News Regina: Shannon Kennedy from Consolidated Credit Union talks about the concept of digital nomadism, a financially feasible lifestyle for Canadians who want to work abroad.
- Wealth Professional: Clients’ mounting debt costs and stress a call to action for advisors | Wealth Professional
- QR Calgary-Mornings with Sue & Andy: Talking to kids about financial literacy and the rise of inflation
- Business In Vancouver News: Canadian credit unions are the number one choice for small businesses, global conference hears – | Business in Vancouver (biv.com)
- Times Colonist: Canadian credit unions help build a better financial future – Victoria Times Colonist
- Global News Regina: Justin Kacsmar from Cornerstone Credit Union in Yorkton shares some financial security tips for Canadians traveling this summer.
- Global News Regina: Jeanette Sherling, Synergy CU Wealth Services Manager, shares tips on how struggling millennials can help build to some financial goals.
- Wealth Professional: Helping clients plan for an unexpected summer move | Wealth Professional
- The Peterborough Examiner: Protecting our Seniors from Financial Exploitation, June 22/23 (PRINT)
- Waterloo Region Record: Protecting our Seniors from Financial Exploitation, June 22/23 (PRINT)
- Niagara Falls Review: Protecting our Seniors from Financial Exploitation, June 22/23 (PRINT)
- The Standard: Protecting our Seniors from Financial Exploitation, June 22/23 (PRINT)
- Welland Tribune: Protecting our Seniors from Financial Exploitation, June 22/23 (PRINT)
- Hamilton Spectator: Protecting our Seniors from Financial Exploitation, June 22/23 (PRINT)
- Global News Regina: Tera Lowrie, VP of Consumer Advisors at Innovation Credit Union in Saskatchewan shares some smart ways to vacation while still managing a tight budget.
- Global News Regina: Trevor Beaton, the Chief Innovation and People Officer at Synergy Credit Union, talks about how seniors can be supported when it comes to cases of financial exploitation
- Wealth Professional: How advisors can help clients avoid financial elder abuse | Wealth Professional
- Canadian Press: Credit unions trending towards greater unity as tech pressures mount | Business | thecanadianpressnews.ca
- Wealth Professional: Getting love-up clients to say ‘I do’ to financial planning help | Wealth Professional
- Global News Regina: Marieke Neuhaus, Affinity CU financial planner talks about financial literacy.
- Global News Regina: Mani Sheppard-Luangkhot Assiniboine Credit Union- Financial Literacy Programs
- Authority Magazine: Women Leading The Finance Industry: Tammy Christopher of OMISTA Credit Union On The 5 Things You Should Do To Increase Your Financial Literacy | by Jason Hartman | Authority Magazine | Apr, 2023 | Medium
- The Hill Times: Economic justice advocates encouraged by a few big wins in Budget 2023, but renew call for bolder action – The Hill Times
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- Authority Magazine: Women Leading The Finance Industry: Jodi Chambers of Cornerstone Credit Union On The 5 Things You Should Do To Increase Your Financial Literacy | by Jason Hartman | Authority Magazine | Mar, 2023 | Medium
- Authority Magazine: Women Leading The Finance Industry: Shelley Besse of First West Credit Union On The 5 Things You Should Do To Increase Your Financial Literacy | by Jason Hartman | Authority Magazine | Mar, 2023 | Medium
- Ottawa Life: Breaking biases in banking: Why we need more female leaders in the financial sector (ottawalife.com)
- VITA Daily: Breaking Gender Biases In Banking – VITA Daily
- Wealth Professional: We’re just ordinary people: how couples can stay in financial harmony
- Business View Magazine: The Canadian Credit Union Association – The national voice for credit unions
2022
- Daily Hive: 7 tips for staying on top of your savings this season
- Global News: Looking to avoid the mortgage stress test? What to know about alternative lenders
- Narcity: Credit Unions Are Canada’s ‘Best-Kept Financial Secret’ & Here Are 7 Reasons To Join One
- Ottawa Life Magazine: Canadas credit unions helping small businesses thrive in the holiday hustle
- Canadian Budget Binder: Why a credit union is a popular banking option
- Narcity: Here’s why switching to a credit union could make 2022 a better year for you
- The Hill Times: Canada’s financial sector is more than six big banks
- Wealth Professional: How to help clients build financial resilience to deal with inflation
- The Global Credit Union Podcast: How Canadian Credit Unions Are Embracing Bold Initiatives
- Daily Hive: Banking with a credit union: here’s what it actually means for Canadians
- Wealth Professional: Why clients can no longer rely on their business being their retirement fund
- Wealth Professional: Helping clients with the rent versus buy decision
- Wealth Professional: Why you should start preparing clients for RRSP season now
- Saltwire: Analysis-As interest rates jump, Canadian borrowers turn to credit unions for mortgages
- Global News: Canadians turning to credit unions for mortgages as interest rates jump
- Reuters: Analysis: As interest rates jump, Canadian borrowers turn to credit unions for mortgages
- Town and Country Today: How to protect yourself when travelling
- Mountain View Today: How yourself against fraudsters when travelling
- The Delta Optimist: How to protect yourself against fraudsters when travelling (Story published, however, the archive link is no longer available)
- The Times Colonist: How to protect yourself against fraudsters when travelling
- Orillia Matters: How to protect yourself against fraudsters when travelling
- Daily Courier: How to protect yourself against fraudsters when travelling
- Coast Reporter: How to protect yourself against fraudsters when travelling (Story published, however, the archive link is no longer available)
- City News Kitchener: How to protect yourself against fraudsters when travelling
- Alaska Highway News: How to protect yourself against fraudsters when travelling (Story published, however, the archive link is no longer available)
- Moosejaw Today: How to protect yourself against fraudsters when travelling
- Bay Today: How to protect yourself against fraudsters when travelling
- Collingwood Today: How to protect yourself against fraudsters when travelling
- Niagara Falls Review: How to protect yourself against fraudsters when travelling
- St. Albert Today: How to protect yourself against fraudsters when travelling
- Welland Tribune: How to protect yourself against when travelling
- The Chronical Journal: How to protect yourself against fraudsters when travelling
- Arie Drie Today: How to protect yourself against fraudsters when travelling
- St. Catherines Standard: How to protect yourself against fraudsters when travelling
- Bradford Today: How to protect yourself against fraudsters when travelling
- Guelph Today: How to protect yourself against fraudsters when travelling
- Tricity News: How to protect yourself against fraudsters when travelling (Story published, however, the archive link is no longer available)
- City News Halifax: How to protect yourself against fraudsters when travelling
- Chochrane Eagle: How to protect yourself against fraudsters when travelling (Story published, however, the archive link is no longer available)
- Cochrane Today: How to protect yourself against fraudsters when travelling
- The Powell River Peak: How to protect yourself against fraudsters when travelling (Story published, however, the archive link is no longer available)
- Vancouver Is Awesome: How to protect yourself against fraudsters when travelling
- Burnaby Now: How to protect yourself against fraudsters when travelling (Story published, however, the archive link is no longer available)
- City News Toronto: How to protect yourself against fraudsters when travelling
- RMO Today: How to protect yourself against fraudsters when travelling
- The Record: How to protect yourself against fraudsters when travelling
- Elliot Lake Today: How to protect yourself against fraudsters when travelling
- Pique News Magazine: How to protect yourself against fraudsters when travelling
- City News Ottawa: How to protect yourself against fraudsters when travelling
- North Shore News: How to protect yourself against fraudsters when travelling
- Penticton Herald: How to protect yourself against fraudsters when travelling (Story published, however, the archive link is no longer available)
- Okotoks Today: How to protect yourself against fraudsters when travelling
- Sask Today: How to protect yourself against fraudsters when travelling (Story published, however, the archive link is no longer available)
- Prince George Citizen: How to protect yourself against fraudsters when travelling
- The Reminder: How to protect yourself against fraudsters when travelling (Story published, however, the archive link is no longer available)
- Soo Today: How to protect yourself against fraudsters when travelling
- My Mcmurray: How to protect yourself against fraudsters when travelling
- Lakeland Today: How to protect yourself against fraudsters when travelling
- Midland Today: How to protect yourself against fraudsters when travelling
- Newmarket Today: How to protect yourself against fraudsters when travelling
- The Hamilton Spectator: How to protect yourself against fraudsters when travelling
- Timmins Today: How to protect yourself against fraudsters when travelling
- Thorold Today: How to protect yourself against fraudsters when travelling
- New Westminster Record: How to protect yourself against fraudsters when travelling (Story published, however, the archive link is no longer available)
- The Peterborough Examiner: How to protect yourself against when travelling
- Lethbridge Herald: How to protect yourself against fraudsters when travelling (Story published, however, the archive link is no longer available)
- Regina Leader Post: How to protect yourself against fraudsters when travelling
- Q107: Travel industry seeing spike in scams. How to protect yourself while abroad
- Le Droit: Comment se protéger des fraudeurs en voyage
- Le Nouvelliste: Comment se protéger des fraudeurs en voyage
- La Tribune: Comment se protéger des fraudeurs en voyage
- Le Soleil: Se protéger des fraudeurs en voyage
- La Presse: Se protéger des fraudeurs en voyagee:
- Le Devoir: Se protéger des fraudeurs en voyage
- Global News: Travel industry seeing spike in scams. How to protect yourself while abroad
- Les Affiares: Comment se protéger des fraudeurs en voyage? (Story published, however, the archive link is no longer available)
- Oui Canadian: Protect yourself from travel scammers
- Financial Post: How to protect yourself against fraudsters when travelling
- Alberta Prime Times: How to protect yourself against fraudsters when travelling
- Penticton Herald: How to protect yourself against fraudsters when travelling (Story published, however, the archive link is no longer available)
- Toronto Star: How to protect yourself against fraudsters when travelling (Story published, however, the archive link is no longer available)
- CTV News: How to protect yourself against fraudsters when travelling
- CP24: How to protect yourself against fraudsters when travelling
- BNN Bloomberg: How to protect yourself against fraudsters when travelling
- Yahoo Finance: How to protect yourself against fraudsters when travelling
- Toronto Sun: Identity theft and banking security should be top of every traveller’s priority list
- The Chronicle Journal: Credit unions compete with big banks in race to attract younger Canadians
- St. Catherine’s Standard: Credit unions compete with big banks in race to attract younger Canadians
- Canoe: Credit unions compete with big banks in race to attract younger Canadians
- Funancial News Today: advice | Credit unions compete with big banks in race to attract young Canadians (Story published, however, the archive link is no longer available)
- Yahoo Finance: Credit unions compete with big banks in race to attract younger Canadians (Story published, however, the archive link is no longer available)
- News of Canada: Credit Unions Compete With Major Banks In Race To Attract Younger Canadians – Economics, Law & Politics
- Canada Today: Credit unions compete with big banks in the race to attract younger Canadians
- Welland Tribune: Credit unions compete with big banks in race to attract younger Canadians
- Windsor Star: Credit unions compete with big banks in the race to attract younger Canadians
- Toronto Sun: Credit unions compete with big banks in race to attract younger Canadians
- CityNews Kitchener: Credit unions compete with big banks in race to attract younger Canadians
- Toronto Star: Credit unions compete with big banks in race to attract younger Canadians
- Financial Post: Credit unions compete with big banks in race to attract younger Canadians
- Globe and Mail: Credit unions compete with big banks in race to attract younger Canadians
- Regina Leader-Post: Credit unions compete with big banks in race to attract younger Canadians
- Business in Vancouver: Credit unions compete with big banks in race to attract younger Canadians
- BNN Bloomberg: Credit unions battle big banks to attract younger Canadians
- Globe and Mail: Does responsible investing have a marketing problem?
- American Banker: Canadian credit unions seek a leg up through open banking
- National Observer: Where should climate-concerned Canadians bank?
- C2C Journal: Frozen: How Canada’s Banks Betrayed their Customers During the Emergencies Act
- Environment Journal: Canadian credit unions implementing sustainable finance practices
- CanadianSME Magazine: Creating a vibrant future for Canadian women entrepreneurs
- Globe and Mail: Mortgage rundown: How Ottawa incentivizes higher-risk borrowers into higher-risk rates
- Welland Tribune: Connect First donates $20,000 to Ukraine relief efforts
- Yahoo! News: Connect First donates 20,000 to Ukraine relief efforts (Story published, however, the archive link is no longer available)
- Toronto Star: Connect First donates $20,000 to Ukraine relief efforts
- Strathmore Times: Connect First donates $20,000 to Ukraine relief efforts
- Bay Street Bull: Martha Durdin on Rewriting the Narrative of Women in the Workplace
- CityNews680: International Women’s Day
- Ottawa Life Magazine: Canadian Credit Unions are supporting women in business
- Hardbacon: Ultimate Guide to Credit Unions in Canada
- CityNews680: Credit Union Myths Debunked
- $hmoney Podcast: What’s a CU?
2021
- Toronto Star: Wealth on the Move
- Winnipeg Free Press: Wealth on the Move
- Toronto Star: Thrifty for the Holidays
- Winnipeg Free Press: Thrifty for the Holidays
- CityNews680: Holiday Finance Story
- Bay Street Bull: How credit unions are empowering small businesses and entrepreneurs
- BlogTO: 5 ways you can save money as a millennial living in Toronto (Sponsored Content)
- Canadian MoneySaver: Credit Unions Have an Edge Over Banks
- The Tyee: Death of a Village Bank