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Membership

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A Venn diagram showing the correlation between the Ontario Co-operative Association, its members and the co-operative sector

The success of our organization lies in the success of our members and the greater co-operative sector, as we strive to add value to co-operatives in Ontario.

Becoming a member of OCA is about supporting the collaboration, advocacy, education, and awareness-building that is necessary to sustain our unique sector, and creating better, stronger, and more resilient communities through co-operation.

We encourage you to get involved and partner with us to contribute to these successes, while strengthening your own organization.

Member Categories

Membership Categories

Our categories and dues are designed to recognize the varying stages of an organization's capacity to strengthen and unite the Ontario co-operative sector. You are encouraged to join at a level that suits the size and ability of your organization to contribute.

Click on the tabs above to learn more about each category!

Member Benefits

We appreciate the support and engagement of our membership.

Here are the ways we recognize their contribution to our organization.

ALL MEMBERS

MEMBER-OWNERS

ASSOCIATE MEMBERS

  • Special member-only rates for our programs, products and services.

  • Free enrolment in our ON Board program for directors, staff and volunteers.

  • Access to our digital resources and knowledgeable staff.

  • Complimentary job postings on our website, keeping talent in our sector.

  • Advanced notice of new programs, service offerings, and events through Member e-Blasts and Bulletins.

  • Invitation to participate in Queen's park events and meetings with the Ministry of Public Business Service Delivery (MPBSD) and the Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario (FSRA).

  • Promotion of your organization (or your programs, services and events) on our website and social media channels.

  • Opportunities to be recognized for your (individual and organization's) contributions to the Ontario co-operative sector at our Co-operative Spirit Awards ceremonies. â€‹

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  • Opportunity to contribute to our Board and vote at the Annual General Meeting.

  • Engagement in committees, task groups, and sector consultations -  allowing us to continually evolve and offer services that are current, relevant, and impactful to the Ontario co-operative sector.

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  • Special business listing on our website.

  • Referral service to potential clients.

  • Advertisement in a Member Bulletin.

Ready to join?

We asked our members: "What are the benefits of membership?"

"We can all learn from each other no matter the type of

co-operative, so education is key. OCA provides credit unions with another source of education and advocacy for the system with the government and other regulators." 

Kathy Stewart, Frontline Credit Union

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