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Collaboration MB<\/h6>

Operations<\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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How we’ll operate together<\/h2>
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A Uniquely Manitoban Credit Union<\/strong>

The merger of Assiniboine Credit Union, Caisse Financial Group and Westoba Credit Union will create a unique financial co-operative in Manitoba. It will be the first time a credit union will have such wide geographic reach, offering French language services, and serving both urban and rural members through a values-based approach to banking.

A Stronger Voice<\/strong>

As one of the largest financial co-operatives in Manitoba and moving into the top 10 largest credit unions in Canada, the merged entity will have a strengthened voice at the provincial and national levels. We will be in a better position to influence the strategic direction of the credit union system, suppliers, and strategic partners, which will ultimately benefit members.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Our Name<\/h2><\/div>
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The merged organization is the only purpose-driven financial co-operative in Manitoba to carry a French and English name \u2013<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Assiniboine Credit Union \/ Caisse Assiniboine1<\/a><\/sup><\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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which allows either the English version or the French version to be used. We feel this is an imperative long-term commitment to honour the unique role that Francophone communities and French language services played in the history of the credit union\/caisse movement and continue to play in the province of Manitoba.  
 
We want to assure you our discussions around name were not taken lightly, especially with the long and rich histories attached to Assiniboine Credit Union, Caisse Financial Group and Westoba Credit Union and the deep connections that employees, members, and community partners have to their names. The reasons to operate as Assiniboine Credit Union in predominately English-speaking locations and Caisse Assiniboine in Francophone markets include:<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n