Political contributions and advocacy policy

As a financial institution, Envision Credit Union conducts its business in a complex regulatory environment. This year, our credit union is celebrating its 60th anniversary and we are proud of the fact that we have not only safeguarded our member-owners’ assets and provided meaningful solutions to help our member-owners achieve their financial goals, but have also been influencial in affecting public policy concerning the regulation of credit unions.

Our Board of Directors feel it is important that we express our views on financial services issues when it comes to public policy or legislation that might impact the financial needs of our member-owners or the operation of the credit union. This means that at times, our Board of Directors or Management Team will engage politicians in discussions that affect credit union business. Sometimes, these discussions take place at political events that provide access to politicians but also raise money for their party. To be clear on how we conduct ourselves when it comes to these discussions, Envision's Board of Directors has enacted the following Board policy relating to political party donations and advocacy:

Envision is apolitical-we do not favour one political party over another. In situations where a political contribution proves necessary in order to attend an event or function that provides us with an opportunity to engage politicians on issues affecting the credit union, Envision will contribute equally to the governing party and to the party constituting the official opposition. Envision endeavours to engage both parties in discussions on financial services issues that are important to the credit union and its members.

Should you have questions on Envision's political donations and advocacy policy, please do not hesitate to contact Envision's Corporate Secretary at 604-539-7335.

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