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What do Canadians think of Co-operatives?" featuring Charlie Graves

  • Alberta Community and Co-operative Association PO Box 36575 Edmonton, Alberta Canada (map)

For nearly a decade, Canadian co-operative leaders have consistently identified one of the movement’s greatest challenges: a lack of public awareness and understanding of the co-operative business model.

At the same time, a national poll commissioned by the Canadian Centre for the Study of Co-operatives and the CRS Chair in Co-operative Governance, conducted by Modus Research, suggests that the word co-operative evokes positive feelings among Canadians.

In this timely webinar, Charlie Graves, President of Modus Research, will share key findings from the survey, including insights into:

  • Awareness of co-operatives and the co-operative model

  • Public perceptions of co-operatives, including top-of-mind views and how co-operatives compare with other business models

  • Participation in co-operatives, including what drives involvement and willingness to start a new co-operative

  • Facts and messages that could strengthen public support for co-operatives

  • Regional perspectives on sentiment toward co-operatives across Canada

  • And more

About Our Speaker

Charlie Graves is President of Modus Research, which he founded in 2013 with a vision to deliver scientifically reliable research in Canada. He is one of Canada’s leading survey methodologists, with deep expertise in research design and analysis. Over the past 20+ years, he has worked in senior roles with many of Canada’s leading companies, NGOs, academics, and public institutions.

About Our Host

The Canadian Centre for the Study of Co-operatives (CCSC) is a leading research and education institute based at the University of Saskatchewan. For more than 40 years, CCSC has advanced knowledge, leadership, and innovation in the co-operative sector through applied research, public dialogue, and collaboration with co-operative organizations across Canada and internationally.

Event Details

Wednesday, April 22, 2026
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
(Saskatchewan / Central Standard Time)
Location: Zoom

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