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Who we are

We’re proud to be part of Canadian history. As one of the first credit union study clubs in BC in the 1930s, we helped the community find ways to rise above the economic depression.

 
Thanks for stopping by, we’re excited to have you here. 

We’re a small credit union that has been around for more than 80 years, offering personal and business banking including chequing and savings accounts, investments, mortgages and loans. 

While you can bank at any time and anywhere with our mobile app and online banking, we pride ourselves with our human approach. We always look forward to speaking with you in person. 
 
We also understand that life happens and things don't always go as planned. We work with our members and try to help them get back on track. If your credit isn’t great, talk to us and let’s see how we can help. 

 

Purpose

Empowering people along their financial journey 

Vision

To enrich the lives of people through the power of cooperation

Our Beliefs

We believe in doing the right thing.
Doing right by our members, employees, and communities.
We believe in second chances.
Life happens, we get it.
We believe in cooperative principles.
We work together.
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Guiding Principles

As a financial co-operative, GVC Credit Union is guided by the seven international principles of co-operatives: 

1st Principle - Voluntary and Open Membership

Cooperatives are voluntary organizations, open to all persons able to use their services and willing to accept the responsibilities of membership, without gender, social, racial, political or religious discrimination.

 

2nd Principle - Democratic Member Control

Cooperatives are democratic organizations controlled by their members, who actively participate in setting their policies and making decisions. Men and women serving as elected representatives are accountable to the membership. In primary cooperatives, members have equal voting rights (one member, one vote) and cooperatives at other levels are organized in a democratic manner.

 

3rd Principle - Member Economic Participation

Members contribute equitably to, and democratically control, the capital of their cooperatives. At least part of that capital is usually the common property of the cooperatives. They usually receive limited compensation, if any, on capital subscribed as a condition of membership. Members allocate surpluses for any or all of the following purposes: developing the cooperative, possibly by setting up reserves, part of which at least would be indivisible; benefiting members in proportion to their transactions with the cooperative; and supporting other activities approved by the membership.

 

4th Principle - Autonomy and Independence

Cooperatives are autonomous, self-help organizations controlled by their members. If they enter into agreements with other organizations, including governments, or raise capital from external sources, they do so on terms that ensure democratic control by their members and maintain their cooperatives autonomy.

5th Principle - Education, Training and Information

Cooperatives provide education and training for their members, elected representatives, managers and employees so they can contribute effectively to the development of their cooperatives. They inform the general public – particularly young people and opinion leaders – about the nature and benefits of cooperation.

 

6th Principle - Cooperation Among Cooperatives

Cooperatives serve their members most effectively and strengthen the cooperative movement by working together through local, national, regional and international structures.


7th Principle - Concern for Community

While focusing on member needs, cooperatives work for the sustainable development of their communities through policies accepted by their members.

 

*Source: www.ica.coop

 

 
 
 

Credit Union Rules

We consider our members to be part of our family, and part of that is providing service built on mutual trust, confidentiality and financial stability. Read our rules here.

Plus, to keep you always up-to-date, check out our Special Resolution and Explanatory Notes here

Market Conduct Code

We’re always looking out for your best interests! Our primary motivation is providing quality products and services to you. We’re always committed to making sure you’re satisfied with the level of services provided.

Read our complete Market Conduct Code here

 
 
 
 

Annual Reports

Welcome to our Annual Report archive. Feel free to view current and past Annual Reports below.
A copy of the full financial statements can be obtained at any GVC Credit Union branch.

To view each PDF report, you must have Adobe Acrobat installed. Don’t have it installed? Download it here.

 

Newsletters

Browse our Member Newsletter archive for GVC credit union news, money management tips, and what we’ve been up to in the community. 

To view each PDF report, you must have Adobe Acrobat installed. Don’t have it installed? Download it here.

Here are the topics we covered:

  • Annual General Meeting Notice - May 1, 2024
  • Unlock Your Educational Journey with the Credit Union Foundation of BC Bursary Program!
  • Board of Directors Announcement 
  • A Message from Chairperson Shaun Olafson
  • 2024 Dividends Declared
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Here are the topics we covered:  

  • Board of Directors Nominations Invited
  • New Online Banking Experience Coming Soon!
  • October is Cyber Security Awareness Month: Safeguarding Against Cyber Scams
  • Discover Online Safety Workshop
  • Is your property insurance adequate?
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Here are the topics we covered:  

  • The Youth Excellence Society (YES) Summer Camp Sponsorships Available
  • Annual General Meeting Notice - May 4, 2023
  • Report of the Independent Auditor on the Summarized Financial Statements
  • Special Resolution to amend the Rules of GVC Credit Union
  • Is your property insurance adequate?
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Here’s what we covered:

  • Burnaby Heights Branch Grand Opening Celebration
  • 83rd Annual General Meeting Notice
  • Board of Directors
  • Need financial assistance for post-secondary education?
  • 2022 Dividends Declared
  • How much can I contribute to my TFSA?
  • Christmas Hamper Program
  • Maximize your RRSP contribution with an RRSP loan
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Here’s what we covered:

  • Board of Directors Nominations Invited
  • Prospective Candidates Meeting
  • Burnaby Heights Branch Now Open
  • Need financial assistance for post-secondary education?
  • Six tips to help you start rebuilding your credit score today

Here’s what we covered:

  • The Youth Excellence Society (YES) Summer Camp Sponsorships Available
  • Annual General Meeting Notice - May 11, 2022
  • Report of the Independent Auditor on the Summarized Financial Statements
  • Brentwood Branch & Administration Office are moving
  • Is your property insurance adequate?

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Here’s what we covered:

  • Brentwood Branch & Administration Office is moving
  • Board of Directors welcome Laurie Bachynski
  • 2021 Dividends Declared
  • Credit Union of BC Bursary Program
  • 82nd Annual General Meeting "May 11, 2022"
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Here’s what we covered:

  • Board of Directors Nominations Invited
  • Prospective Candidates Meeting
  • We’re Listening Member Survey
  • Protect yourself against Interac e-Transfer® fraud
  • We have increased your online banking security
  • October is Cyber Security Awareness Month
  • Need financial assistance for post-secondary education?
  • 81st Annual General Meeting Recap

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Here’s what we covered:

  • We are enhancing the way you log-in to online banking with 2 Step Verification
  • Online Annual General Meeting Notice - May 5, 2021
  • Report of the Independent Auditor on the Summarized Financial Statements
  • The Youth Excellence Society (YES) Summer Camp Sponsorships Available

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Here’s what we covered:

  • Board of Directors Nominations Invited
  • Prospective Candidates Meeting
  • Navigating through COVID-19
  • Member Financial Relief
  • Interac e-Transfer Fee Freeze Continues
  • Need financial assistance for post-secondary education?
  • MEMBER CARD® debit cards now offer Interac Flash® technology
  • 80th Annual General Meeting Recap

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Pursuant to section 78 of the Credit Union Incorporation Act of British Columbia, official notice is hereby given to all members that the 80th Annual General Meeting of Greater Vancouver Community Credit Union will be held via an online webinar on: Wednesday, June 24th, 2020 at 7pm.

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Here’s what we covered:

  • COVID-19
  • Member Financial Relief
  • 80th Annual General Meeting Notice
  • Beware of scams related to COVID-19
  • How to do your banking without leaving your house
  • Report of the Independent Auditor on the Summarized Financial Statements
  • The Youth Excellence Society (YES) Summer Camp Sponsorships Available
  • Is your property insurance adequate?

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Here’s what we covered:

  • Board of Directors
  • Special Resolution to amend the Rules of GVC Credit Union Approved
  • Kingsgate Mall Branch Change of Hours Notice
  • 80th Annual General Meeting Notice
  • 2019 Dividends Declared
  • Applications are now open for the Credit Unions of BC Bursary program
  • New Interac e-Transfer features
  • Cross-Border transactions

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Here’s what we covered:

  • Board of Directors Nominations Invited
  • Special Resolution to amend the Rules of GVC Credit Union
  • Prospective Candidates Meeting
  • Special Resolution Mail Ballot Request Form
  • Member Satisfaction Survey
  • 79th Annual General Meeting Recap

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Here’s what we covered:

  • 79th Annual General Meeting - May 8th
  • Board of Directors Election Results
  • GLOBAL PAYMENT™ MasterCard® card service will end May 22, 2019
  • The Credit Union Bursary Program
  • YES Summer Camp Sponsorships
  • 2018 Auditor's Report and Summarized Financial Statements

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Here’s what we covered:

  • 2019 Director Elections
  • 2019 Director Candidate Biographies
  • Don’t be a victim of cybercrime
  • Protect your PAC and change it often
  • Preventing Fraud
  • Dividends Declared
  • 79th AGM Notice | May 8th 2019 at 7:30 pm | Executive Inn Burnaby 4201 Lougheed Hwy
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Here’s what we covered:

  • Board of Directors Nominations Invited
  • Prospective Candidates Meeting
  • TFSA Account Statement Improvements
  • 78th Annual General Meeting Recap
  • Personal Financial Management coming soon to your online banking
  • Applications are now open for the Credit Unions of BC Bursary program

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Here’s what we covered:

  • 78th Annual General Meeting - May 9th
  • Board of Directors' Election Announcement
  • The YES Summer Camp Sponsorships
  • Is your property Insurance adequate?
  • 2017 Auditor's Report and Summarized Financial Statements
  • Need cash for class?

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Here’s what we covered:

  • 2018 Director Elections
  • 2018 Director Candidate Biographies
  • Mail Ballot Request
  • Introducing the new family of GVC credit cards
  • MemberDirect Alerts Share Your Story
  • GLOBAL PAYMENT™ MasterCard® Update
  • 78th AGM Notice Wednesday, May 9th 2018
  • Dividends Declared

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We’re proud to be one of the oldest credit unions in British Columbia