Through a wide range of publications, social media and events, On Co-op works to strengthen and enhance the knowledge and awareness of Ontario co-ops within and beyond the co-operative sector.

On Co-op hosts, facilitates and promotes events such as workshops, networking sessions and the Co-op Conference and Spirit Awards Gala. On Co-op maintains strong ties and relationships with Canada's other provincial co-operative associations, the Canadian Co-operative Association and the provincial and national credit union systems. On Co-op is part of the worldwide co-operative and credit union network, connecting Ontario co-ops to the global co-operative movement.

PRINT AND ELECTRONIC PUBLICATIONS

• The e-newsletter is our twice-monthly electronic newsletter, with news and information for co-operators in Ontario and beyond. Special issues are distributed on an ongoing basis.

• The On Co-op Update is produced in the winter to communicate news on the Association, our membership and the Ontario co-operative sector.
• The Co-op Advantage is our major advertiser-supported print publication distributed each year during national Co-op Week to over 5,000 co-op staff, MPPs, partner organizations and stakeholders, youth, and member representatives in Ontario.
• The CYL Newsletter is produced annually each winter to showcase On Co-op's Co-operative Young Leaders (CYL) program.
• On Co-op issues news releases throughout the year on events and issues in the Ontario co-operative sector.
• We encourage co-ops, and sector stakeholders to forward all of their media releases to On Co-op fordistribution through our networks.

EVENTS AND SPEAKERS

• The provincial Co-operative Gala and the Co-operative Spirit Recognition Awards ceremony are held annually. This combined event provides an opportunity for the On Co-op membership to join with co-op sector supporters and friends in celebration, learning and sharing. Through workshops, plenary sessions, reception, ceremonies and networking opportunities, Ontario's co-operative heritage and future is highlighted, and distinguished co-operators are recognized. 
• On Co-op facilitates training sessions, board development workshops and discussion groups, in person or electronically.
• The Association works with each of Ontario's co-op sectors to bring their individual members and associations together for development and networking sessions. On Co-op also provides board training and development sessions to organizations on a fee-for-service basis.
• On Co-op can provide staff, board members and sector representatives to give talks or presentations, or who are available to comment on specific issues in the news, talk about co-operative issues, or provide an introduction to the co-operative model.
• On Co-op can also provide young people, CYL facilitators & participants, and others to speak about their experiences and help co-ops shape their own youth engagement or communication strategies.

ONLINE RESOURCES

• On Co-op has created the province's only searchable database of Ontario co-ops and credit unions. Search by keyword, city, name or postal code radius, or have the co-op's location mapped for you.
• Our co-op resources area includes educational material, co-op development and funding resources and co-operative document archives.

SOCIAL MEDIA

• On Co-op’s new Facebook page allows us to share photos, stories and upcoming co-op events with you and your friends. Check out the photos in the 'Who do you recognize' area. Show your support for On Co-op and Ontario co-operatives by becoming our Facebook fan!
• Follow us on Twitter to get the latest news and reminders about upcoming co-op events.
• Visit and interact on the On Co-op Advocacy blog. It's a great place to get news and information on how co-ops are making Ontario a better place for everyone. The blog is a great resource for co-op supporters who want to make real change happen. Stop by today and we’ll let you know what you can do to make Ontario a better place for co-ops.

On Co-op is a common voice for Ontario credit unions and co-operatives.