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July 20, 2003 | Cooperatives
Co-op Atlantic is a "'second-level" co-op -- that is, it is a co-op made up of co-ops. To quote: "Co-op Atlantic is the second largest regional co-operative wholesaler in Canada, and has a membership of 135 co-operative enterprises. Co-op stores serve over 200,000 member families in Atlantic Canada and the province of Quebec."
Many co-op organizations join the National Cooperative Business Association. In addition to providing educational services, they are also the official registrar for the .coop Internet domain, and provide a voice in Washington to elected officials. In other words, they're the lobbying arm of the movement.
