INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF COOPERATIVES

Celebrating the International Year of Co-operatives

We’re celebrating the International Year of Co-operatives in 2025, as proclaimed by the United Nations.

Co-operatives exist around the world and are formed by people united by a common need, working together to build stronger communities through shared ownership and values. Co-ops are a different way of doing business.

Cornerstone Co-op is locally owned and democratically controlled by more than 34,000 members. We’re proudly rooted in the communities we serve, creating meaningful employment, supporting local suppliers, giving back through community investment, and sharing profits with our members.

Thank you for supporting your local Co-op. Each year, Cornerstone Co-op returns millions of dollars in cash back, equity, and community donations, reinvesting in the people and places that make our region home.

If you’re not yet a member, joining is easy. Membership means more than just a number, it means being part of something bigger. As an owner, you can participate in our Annual Meeting, vote in elections, and even run for our Board of Directors.

There are more than 6,000 co-operatives in Canada, and around the world over 280 million people - or one in ten - are employed by a co-operative. It’s a business model worth celebrating.

To learn more about co-operatives and the International Year of Co-operatives, visit https://2025.coop/

Ready to join your local Cornerstone Co-op? Click Become A Member to get started.