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The Canadian Co-operative Association (CCA) is a national association for co-operatives in Canada, representing more than nine million co-operative and credit union members from over 2,000 organizations. CCA members come from many sectors of the economy, including finance, insurance, agri-food and supply, wholesale and retail, housing, health and the service sector. In addition to its activities in Canada, CCA works to reduce poverty in Africa, Asia and the Americas through its international development program.

For information on CCA, its members and its activities in Canada, contact:
Donna Balkan, Communications Manager
E-mail: donna.balkan@coopscanada.coop
Phone: (613) 238-6711, ext. 206

For information on CCA's international development programs and activities, contact:
David Shanks, Manager, Publications and Media Relations, International Development
E-mail: david.shanks@coopscanada.coop
Phone: (613) 238-6711, ext. 207

Visit CCA's website at: www.coopscanada.coop

Follow us on Twitter at: www.twitter.com/CoopsCanada

News Releases

• Oct 9, 2009 - October 11-17 is Co-op Week!
• Jul 23, 2009 - Sources welcomes Canadian Co-operative Association

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