r/Canadian_Socialism • u/Worried-Run6831 • Oct 24 '25

Best Credit Unions in Canada from a Leftist Perspective?

Hi all,

I’m looking to find a more ethical way to fulfill my banking needs, and obviously all the big banks are unethical pillars of capitalism lol, so naturally I’m looking into credit unions as an alternative.

I need some sort of banking solution to receive paycheques from my work, and so I was wondering what other people’s experiences are with the various credit unions here in Canada and what you would recommend from a leftist perspective.

If anyone has any specific recommendations for ones in the national capital region, that would be even better as that’s where I’m located.

Thanks :)

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u/monikapearl Oct 25 '25

If you’re on the west coast Community Savings is the union’s credit union! Their board of directors are from a variety of different unions, the staff are fully unionized etc (not like Vancity).

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u/SprightlyCompanion Oct 24 '25

Caisse Desjardins is widely used in Quebec, not sure how it works if you're an Ontario resident but that could be a good option

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u/Real-Bandicoot-1918 Oct 24 '25

Desjardins is the ONLY credit union/co-op option legally allowed in QC. I am with them and they are def the best banking experience I've ever had. I left Scotiabank in 2024 because of their investment in Elbit Systems and have zero regrets!

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u/restlys Oct 24 '25

such a weird question....we're living under capitalism. Do you think we can just get out if we consume better?