Credit unions in Canada trace their roots to the first caisse populaire, formed by Alphonse Desjardins, in Levis, Quebec, 1900.
Today, there are some 1,008 credit unions and caisses populaires in Canada, many with multiple branches. They hold combined assets of $226 billion and serve 10.9 million members (as at December 31, 2008).
Throughout its history, the Canadian credit union system has maintained a record of sound, prudent financial management, solid growth and uncompromising service to credit union members.
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