Co-operatives have a long history of providing solutions to social, economic and environmental challenges across the world. There are many great examples of Ontario co-operatives that demonstrate their innovative approach to solving specific needs and challenges, across many different business sectors and within different communities and regions. This section of our website will share some of these stories with you. 

The first set of stories we are showcasing demonstrates how Ontario co-operatives are providing solutions for their members and communities during the COVID-19 pandemic. In a time of great uncertainty and economic fragility, both financial and non-financial co-operative businesses large and small, are stepping up to the plate to help alleviate some of the hardships people are facing. These stories are wonderful examples of the co-operative principles and values that are the foundation of who we are, and what we do. And most importantly, how co-operatives put people first, and their concern for communities. Check them out below!

If you have a story you think we should be sharing here, please let us know! Email Audrey at [email protected]. 

And if you haven't already done so, check out the Co-operatives in a Time of Crisis Conversation Series, hosted by the Canadian Centre for the Study of Co-operatives. This series explores the impact that the COVID-19 pandemic has had on Canadian co-operatives, large and small, and how co-ops, in turn, are making use of their co-operative structure to address the challenges posed. Here is one of the videos, featuring Rob Wesseling, CEO of The Co-operators!