BC Budget Update for Credit Unions
Budget 2026 introduces several housing and property tax changes that will affect the long-term trajectory of property taxes in B.C. Starting in 2026, the province…
February 25, 2026
Government of Canada Announces Updates to Sanctions Regimes for Syria and Iran
The Government of Canada has announced significant updates to its sanctions frameworks for Syria and Iran, reflecting evolving foreign policy priorities, humanitarian considerations, and…
CUPSA Expected to Issue Principles on Complaint Handling and Product Appropriateness
In January, the Credit Union Prudential Supervisors Association (CUPSA) advised CCUA that it had prepared and was planning to release two documents related to credit…
Risk Outlook Survey Highlights Interconnected Risks in Canada’s Financial Sector
The Global Risk Institute has released the results of its Canadian Financial Services Risk Outlook Survey, drawing on the views of Chief Risk Officers…
Federal Government Announces New Measures to Combat Extortion in Canada
On February 19, 2026, the CCUA Ontario GR team, along with representatives from Ontario credit unions, joined Minister Francois-Phillippe Champagne in Mississauga, Ontario for…
Four Credit Unions Announced as one of BC’s 2026 Top 100 Employers
First Credit Union, First West Credit Union, Coast Capital Savings Federal Credit Union, and Vancity were recently announced as one of British Columbia’s Top…
February 24, 2026
Introduction of The Credit Union Amendment Act, 2025
On November 5, 2025, the Minister of Justice, Tim McLeod, introduced The Credit Union Amendment Act, 2025. We would like to thank the Credit Union Modernization…
Tribute to Former Vancity CEO Christine Bergeron
CCUA is saddened to learn of the passing of Christine Bergeron, former CEO of Vancity (2020–2023). We extend our sincere condolences to her family,…
February 18, 2026
National Young Leaders Award – Nominations Close on Saturday. Submit Your Nomination Today!
The nomination deadline is fast approaching for the National Young Leaders Award, which recognizes emerging leaders whose work is driving innovation, growth, collaboration, community involvement,…
Deepen Your Governance Experience with CUES, ICD, and CUDA
Whether you’ve just been elected to your credit union’s board of directors, are taking on a different position in the board, or are looking…
