Welcome to the Co-operatives Secretariat

The Co-operatives Secretariat was established in 1987 to help the federal government respond more effectively to the concerns and needs of co-operatives.

The Secretariat advises the government on policies affecting co-operatives, co-ordinates the implementation of such policies, and promotes co-operatives within the federal government. The Secretariat also provides a link between the co-op sector and the many federal departments and agencies with which they interact.