The Financial Services Commission of Ontario regulates registration of credit unions and caisses populaires under the
Credit Unions and Caisses Populaires Act, 1994 ![open new window [New Window]](/Style%20Library/FSCO/Internet/Images/icons/external.png)
. Credit unions/Caisses Populaires are community based financial institutions and most offer a full range of services. All are owned and controlled by members who are also shareholders. Credit unions are regulated provincially and insured by a stabilization fund, deposit insurance or guarantee corporation.
Note: See
Enforcement Online to view enforcement actions FSCO has taken in other regulated sectors:
insurance, mortgage brokering and loan & trust corporations.