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Nova Scotia Co-operative Council

Truro, Nova Scotia, Canada • 7 Employees
Civic & Social Organization

NSCC is the umbrella organization representing more than 300 co-operative businesses and credit unions in the province of Nova Scotia. We're constantly helping groups and individuals take a shared passion and turn it into business - one that not only helps them to help themselves, but to grow the economy too. Our members have $5.1 billion in assets, employ 7000 workers and provide safe affordable housing for 6000 people. One in three Nova Scotians is a member of a co-op or a credit union. This year the council is marking our 60th anniversary and invite you to explore our site to learn about the history of the movement, the services we offer and the initiatives we promote. Mission Statement: The Nova Scotia Co-operative Council exists to: •Encourage co-operatives of all types to work together to form a strong co-operative movement. •Stimulate, promote, and support the creation of new co-operatives across all sectors and industries in Nova Scotia. •Advocate for the co-operative movement's interests to all levels of government •Strengthen the 'co-operative brand' •Ensure innovation within the sector •Develop new ways of financing to support development opportunities By helping coordinate the efforts of our members, we are helping ensure that co-operatives and credit unions will continue to play a dynamic and creative role in addressing the needs and challenges faced by local communities into the 21st century.