The values, principles and practices that make co-operatives different from other types of businesses - and the difference co-operatives make to the lives of Canadians - will be the focus of this year's Co-op Week celebrations, which will take place from October 17-23, 2010.

The theme of Co-op Week 2010, Experience the Co-operative Difference, celebrates the advantages of the co-operative business model in Canada and around the world.

TO FIND OUT ABOUT THIS YEAR'S CO-OP WEEK PROMOTIONAL MATERIALS AND DOWNLOAD AN ORDER FORM!  DEADLINE FOR ORDERS IS AUGUST 13, 2010 go to http://www.coopscanada.coop/en/orphan/Co-opWeek2010.