The Co-op System in Canada

Consumer Co-ops

Worker Co-ops

Worker Co-ops In 2000, 299 workers’ co-ops reported 17,221 members in total; revenues of $621.3 million; assets of $410.1 million; and 7,274 employees. Forestry co-ops account for 70% of the volume of business of worker co-ops in Canada. Most of these co-ops are located in Quebec.

Service Co-ops

ELDERLY CARE COOP

HOUSING CO-OP

Co-op system in Canada Number of co-ops by sector 4% 8% 7.4% 56% 21% 6.3%

Co-op system in Canada Volume of business by sector 2.6% 1.5% 3.9% 20% 48% 23%

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