Desjardins: a different kind of financial institution

See Why choose Desjardins? to discover the advantages of being a member of a cooperative financial group.

A financial cooperative serving its member-owners

As co-owner, you have a say in caisse management and priorities. Exercise your right to vote at caisse Annual General Meetings, elect officers or apply for a position.

Mutual aid and solidarity

As a Desjardins member, you support the values of mutual aid and solidarity both on a regional, and international level. For over 35 years, Développement international Desjardins (DID) has been helping make financial services accessible to local communities in emerging and developing countries.

Entrepreneur Prizes

At Desjardins, we support business accomplishments, skills and know-how. That's why our four Desjardins Entrepreneur Prizes were created. Companies nominated for prizes benefit from increased visibility, numerous business opportunities and valuable media coverage.

Desjardins, a "green" company

Desjardins is the first company to have signed on to the Équiterre "Changing the World, One Step at a Time" campaign. Our involvement includes a used cell phone recycling program and a challenge to reduce the use of paper in the workplace.

Member dividends

Part of your caisse's surplus earnings may, in some cases, be paid back to members in the form of member dividends.