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Alterna Savings and Central 1 Recognize Community Leaders with Gary Gillam Award 

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TORONTO, April 27, 2023 – At the 2023 Central 1 Member Forum & AGM, community leaders Thelma Rodriguez Cantu and Miriam Wohl were awarded the 2023 Gary Gillam Award, presented in partnership by Alterna Savings and Central 1.  Miriam (left) and Thelma (right) “The Gary Gillam award honours those individuals advocating for social responsibility within the credit union system,” said Sheila...

2022 Central 1 Annual Report Available Now

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The interactive 2022 Central 1 Annual Report is now available online  While 2022 brought significant change and uncertainty, it also created opportunities for Central 1 to reset, enhance and expand our offerings to better serve our members and clients, and work towards our purpose of enabling a thriving credit union system.  Each year, Central 1 releases our annual report to...

Central 1 Reports 2022 Financial Results

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VANCOUVER, B.C., March 3, 2023 – Central 1 Credit Union (‘Central 1’ or ‘the organization’) reported a loss of $69.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2022, compared to a profit of $45.4 million in 2021. “Our 2022 financial story is reflective of the challenging market conditions during the year which has resulted in unrealized losses on our fixed income...

Central 1 Announces Results of 2023 Director Election Process

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VANCOUVER, B.C., February 22, 2023 — Central 1 Credit Union (Central 1) is pleased to announce that four directors have been declared elected by acclamation to Central 1’s Board of Directors and will begin three-year terms following the conclusion of Central 1’s annual general and special meeting on April 26, 2023 (AGM). Four seats were available in this year’s election, two...

2023 Gary Gillam Award Nominations Now Open

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TORONTO, ON and VANCOUVER, B.C., February 10, 2023 – The Gary Gillam Award, jointly sponsored by Alterna Savings and Central 1 Credit Union (Central 1), is now open for nominations. The Gary Gillam award was established in 1996 and is awarded annually to recognize individuals within the British Columbia and Ontario credit union systems who have demonstrated co-operative values and made...

Emma Hider Joins Central 1 as Chief Financial Officer

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VANCOUVER, B.C., February 2, 2023 – Central 1 Credit Union (Central 1) is pleased to announce that on Monday, February 6, Emma Hider will join Central 1 as Incoming Chief Financial Officer, and will transition into the full role as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) on March 15, 2023. Emma joins Central 1 from HSBC Hong Kong where as a managing...

Central 1 Invests in Ukraine Sovereignty Bond

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Central 1 is pleased to announce its $5 million investment in the Government of Canada’s Ukraine Sovereignty Bond. An amount equal to the proceeds from the bond will directly support the Government of Ukraine to provide essential services to Ukrainians, such as pensions, purchasing of fuel before winter and restoring energy infrastructure. “Central 1 is grateful for the opportunity to...

Central 1 Reports 2022 Third Quarter Financial Results

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VANCOUVER, B.C. November 24, 2022 – Central 1 Credit Union (‘Central 1’ or ‘the organization’) reported a profit of $1.3 million for the third quarter (Q3) ended September 30, 2022. “We continue to support our members and clients through the effects of a slowing global economy and resulting consumer behaviours,” said Sheila Vokey, Central 1’s President and CEO. “While our year-to-date...

Central 1’s People Solutions to Move to Canadian Credit Union Association

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VANCOUVER, B.C., October 19, 2022  - Central 1 and Canadian Credit Union Association (CCUA), today announced the transition of Central 1’s human resources consulting agency People Solutions to be owned and managed by CCUA. With this transition, CCUA will provide a centralized resource to credit unions for People Solutions’ services. This decision comes after a long period of discussions between...

Central 1 Responds to Canadian Credit Union Association and Atlantic Credit Unions Call for Hurricane Fiona Support

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VANCOUVER, B.C., September 28, 2022 – In response to the destruction brought on by Hurricane Fiona in Atlantic Canada, the Canadian Credit Union Association (CCUA) and Atlantic Credit Unions have partnered to support relief efforts and are encouraging donations to the Canadian Red Cross to support hurricane victims.  As a member of the credit union system, Central 1 is pleased to...