REGINA, Sask. — Minister of Justice and Attorney General Tim McLeod, K.C., has proclaimed Oct. 11 to 17 as Co-op Week in Saskatchewan.
The week recognizes the contributions co-operatives make to communities across the province, the minister says.
"Saskatchewan's 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 Power the Economy, highlighting the role co-operatives play in supporting economic growth and community resilience across Canada, according to Sask. Trade and Export Development
“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.”
"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 Saskatchewan's prosperity is shared by all."
Saskatchewan is home to more than 750 co-operatives. The province's 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.
