Vision & Priorities

Vision 

To enhance the quality of life in Canada by promoting and supporting the growth and development of co-operatives

The Canadian Co-operative Association and the Conseil Canadien de la Coopération are convinced that by using the co-operative model, Canadian citizens can rectify economic challenges without having to sacrifice the needs of their community and the social aspects that follow.

Priorities

Several key policy areas have been identified where emerging government priorities correspond to the specialized strengths and the capabilities of the co-operative movement:

    * Community economic development and community capacity building
    * Knowledge-based economy
    * Service delivery for hard-to-reach Canadians
    * Rural development
    * Development for First Nations and northern Canada
    * Agriculture
    * Health care
    * Environment
    * Immigration
    * Skill development and employment opportunities for youth