Co-operatives and Mutuals Canada
Co-operatives and Mutuals Canada has met with MPs 15 times since January 2024, reaching 12 MPs across 4 parties. Most recent contact: March 25, 2026.
What they're asking for
In the registry's own words. Descriptions are only filed for meetings since mid-2024.
Social Innovation and Social Finance Strategy. Advocating for renewal of commitments related to the Social Innovation and Social Finance Strategy, such as the Investment Readiness Program and SISF-related funding for co-operatives.
March 25, 2026 · Ryan Turnbull · Liberal · Industry; Regional Development; Budget; Economic Development
Educating Parliamentarians, staffers and public servants on the co-operative model, the advantages and challenges faced by co-ops. Lack of awareness causes oversight and issues in programs and policies, when co-operatives should have access to the Business support and other programs offered by, or supported by, the government.
October 28, 2025 · Don Davies · NDP · Employment and Training; Regional Development; Agriculture; Small Business; Taxation and Finance
Establishing a Canadian Co-operative Capacity Building Program (CCBP) equipped with federal funding to help co-operatives either start up, scale up, gain skills and expertise, and or prepare for their next steps.
October 14, 2025 · Garnett Genuis · Conservative · Regional Development; Small Business; Taxation and Finance; Budget; Research and Development
Investments in co-operative-led programs to provide bridges to employment, support entrepreneurship, safeguard local businesses, create jobs and make life more affordable for Canadians, in particular women, newcomers, Indigenous people, youth, and Canadians living in rural communities.
November 29, 2024 · Yves Perron · Bloc Québécois · Government Procurement; Industry; Regional Development; Agriculture; Small Business
Educating Parliamentarians and public servants on the co-operative model, the advantages and challenges faced by co-ops. Lack of awareness causes oversight and issues in programs and policies, when co-operatives should have access to the Business support and other programs offered by, or supported by, the government.
November 28, 2024 · Andréanne Larouche · Bloc Québécois · Employment and Training; Regional Development; Small Business; Budget; Economic Development
To promote the renewal of the Tax-deferred Co-operative Share Program to help agricultural co-operatives meet their capitalization needs and remain a viable option for agribusinesses while allowing Canadian co-operatives to be stronger in the face of international competitors.
October 1, 2024 · Warren Steinley · Conservative · Agriculture; Taxation and Finance; Budget; Economic Development
Full meeting log
15 MP-directed communications since January 2024, from the Registry of Lobbyists.
| Date | MP |
|---|---|
| 2026-03-25 | Ryan Turnbull · Liberal |
| 2025-10-28 | Don Davies · NDP |
| 2025-10-28 | Jenny Kwan · NDP |
| 2025-10-14 | Garnett Genuis · Conservative |
| 2025-09-03 | Don Davies · NDP |
| 2025-06-17 | Stephanie McLean · Liberal |
| 2025-05-16 | Ryan Turnbull · Liberal |
| 2025-02-13 | Ziad Aboultaif · Conservative |
| 2025-01-13 | Garnett Genuis · Conservative |
| 2024-12-10 | Kelly Block · Conservative |
| 2024-12-03 | Taleeb Noormohamed · Liberal |
| 2024-11-29 | Yves Perron · Bloc Québécois |
| 2024-11-28 | Andréanne Larouche · Bloc Québécois |
| 2024-11-26 | Yasir Naqvi · Liberal |
| 2024-10-01 | Warren Steinley · Conservative |