Yvonne Jones
Yvonne Jones
Member of Parliament for Labrador
CELEBRATING CO-OP WEEK, A VITAL CONTRIBUTION TO LABRADOR’S ECONOMY
December 31, 2013

Yvonne Jones, Member of Parliament for Labrador, is reminding everyone that October 13-19 has been designated Co-op week in Canada. Co-ops play an important role in Canada’s economy and particularly in Newfoundland and Labrador where Co-ops have been around since the late 1800’s. Ms. Jones offered these words of congratulations.

“Co-ops are essential in our country. It is a collective way of doing business and the contributions is insurmountable. From jobs to homes, Co-ops have been a part of our everyday life for many generations,” said Ms. Jones. “I encourage everyone to take a moment this week, to visit the co-op organizations and businesses in your area. The people that work there deserve our thanks and support.”

The first Co-op established in Newfoundland and Labrador was in fact at Red Bay, in the Labrador Straits. Sir Wilfred Grenfell, the historically important missionary felt it was important that the lives of fisherman in the area could be improved through co-ops. Today there are dozens of co-ops in the province that contribute to the province’s economy and help in a better way of life for many people. Currently in Labrador there are several Co-ops providing valuable employment and services for the region. Here are some of the Co-ops that help us every day.

Central Labrador Agrifoods Co-operative
Eagle River Credit Union
Labrador Farms Co-operative LTD.
Labrador Feed Kitchen Co-operative
Labrador Fisherman’s Union Shrimp Company Limited
Terrington Consumers Co-operative Society Limited
Torngat Fish Producers Co-operative Society Limited

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Happy Valley-Goose Bay (Main)
217 Hamilton River Road, PO Box 119 Station B
Happy Valley-Goose Bay, Newfoundland & Labrador
A0P 1E0

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709-896-2483

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709-896-9425
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L'Anse au Loup
53 Main Highway, PO Box 242
L'Anse au Loup, Newfoundland & Labrador
A0K 3L0

Telephone:
709-927-5210

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Labrador City
201 Humber Avenue, Suite 202
Labrador City, Newfoundland & Labrador
A2V 2Y3

Telephone:
709-944-2146

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709-944-7260
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