Explore Cool Co-ops
Across Ontario, co‑operatives are capturing the attention of young people because they align with what youth value most today: meaning, agency, and authenticity—while offering real decision‑making power rather than token participation. They directly engage with big issues like housing affordability, climate change, economic fairness, and the future of work.
Just as importantly, co‑operatives create spaces that feel genuine and community‑driven, not corporate or extractive. Research and sector experience consistently show that young people are increasingly drawn to co‑ops because they offer tangible alternatives to precarious work and business models that prioritize profit over people, allowing youth to actively shape the places they work, live, and belong.