Canadian Central is the national trade association for the Canadian credit union system. Incorporated, in 1953, by a special act of Parliament, and regulated under the Cooperative Credit Associations Act (Canada), Canadian Central provides a National Forum, a National Voice and National Services to support and expand the Canadian credit union system.

Canadian Central’s board is comprised of ten directors, appointed by five Central member-shareholders. A focused committee structure, encompassing Finance, Legislative Affairs, Risk Management, Payments and Lending supports Canadian Central’s role as an active and effective trade association. In support of national initiatives, and to facilitate knowledge transfer, committee members from Centrals and individual credit unions work on committee activities to further the aims of the system overall.

The Canadian Central offices in Toronto and Ottawa employ 50 staff members who support trade association services, financial management and payments-related services. The Toronto office is also home to CUSOURCE Credit Union Knowledge Network, the national learning and management facility for the credit union system. Our Ottawa team is focused on increasing our policy and advocacy activities and influence in the area of Federal Government relations. Our Mission and Vision are guiding Canadian Central to become a leading industry trade association enabling the Canadian credit union system to compete, excel and achieve.