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Released on October 9, 2026
Today, Minister of Justice and Attorney General Tim McLeod, K.C., proclaimed October 11 to 17 as Co-op Week in Saskatchewan. The week recognizes the positive contributions co-operatives make to communities across the province.
Saskatchewans co-operative sector demonstrates the power of people working together to achieve shared goals, Justice Minister and Attorney General Tim McLeod, K.C., said. Co-operatives support economic growth, strengthen local communities and create opportunities for residents to invest in the places they call home.
The national theme for Co-op Week 2026 is , highlighting the role co-operatives play in supporting economic growth and community resilience across Canada.
Co-operatives improve the province’s access to markets, financial services and goods, Trade and Export Development Minister Warren Kaeding said. They generate billions of dollars in investment right here at home and play a major role in strengthening Saskatchewan’s economy. A strong economy is essential to creating good paying jobs and to fund highways, schools and hospitals.
Co-op Week is an opportunity to celebrate the positive impact co-operatives have on our economy and quality of life.
Saskatchewan was built by people who believed they could accomplish more together than alone, Saskatchewan Co-operative Association Executive Director Dallas Tetarenko said. That belief lives on in the more than 750 co-operatives and credit unions across our province. As we mark Co-op Week, we look to a future where co-operation continues to drive opportunity, keep communities strong and ensure Saskatchewans prosperity is shared by all.
Saskatchewan is home to more than 750 co-operatives. The provinces largest co-operative sectors include agriculture, retail, arts and entertainment, childcare, and financial and insurance services. Co-operatives Week has been celebrated annually across Canada since 1982.
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For more information, contact:
Noel Busse
Justice and Attorney General
Regina
Phone: 306-787-8959
Email: jumedia@gov.sk.ca
Media Relations
Trade and Export Development
Regina
Phone: 306-526-6302
Email: media.ted@gov.sk.ca
