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We are a financial cooperative.
You may have heard of cooperatives. Some of them sell sporting goods, some of them sell groceries or fuel. All of them are about people achieving more together than they can on their own. As a financial cooperative, we’re like that too.
When you join our credit union you are a member, not a customer, and that makes all the difference. Our members are our owners and have an equal say in how our credit union operates, no matter their balance.
Our members empower us to put people before profits and work in their true interests. By providing world-class banking services, the best financial advice in Canada and an approach that centres around our members, we simplify lives, helping members and creating a future where everyone can flourish.
We are a financial cooperative.
You may have heard of cooperatives. Some of them sell sporting goods, some of them sell groceries or fuel. All of them are about people achieving more together than they can on their own. As a financial cooperative, we’re like that too.
When you join our credit union you are a member, not a customer, and that makes all the difference. Our members are our owners and have an equal say in how our credit union operates, no matter their balance.
Our members empower us to put people before profits and work in their true interests. By providing world-class banking services, the best financial advice in Canada and an approach that centres around our members, we simplify lives, helping members and communities thrive.
It’s simple. Your goals are our goals. We grow when you grow. It’s a partnership, not a transaction.
And here, we believe financial wellbeing is for everyone—learn why.
Our expert financial advice focuses on your evolving financial needs, not making short-term profits for faraway shareholders.
Our profits are reinvested into our membership through free day-to-day banking, low-fee business accounts and great rates.
Enjoy competitive returns knowing your deposits help us support organizations that strengthen your local businesses and community.
Tamara has more than 35 years’ experience in financial services and a proven track record of creating and leading high performing teams and maximizing member value using Agile and Lean methodology through collaboration and leadership.
Active in the community, Tamara is a champion of Envision Financial’s signature cause, The Full Cupboard, and is passionate about supporting women’s and children’s charities in the communities that Envision serves. For nearly a decade, Tamara has also been a director on the board of Run for Water Foundation, which is dedicated to raising awareness around community health and raising funds for clean water projects in Ethiopia. She currently serves on the finance committee of Run for Water’s board.
Tamara has more than 35 years’ experience in financial services and a proven track record of creating and leading high performing teams and maximizing member value using Agile and Lean methodology through collaboration and leadership.
Active in the community, Tamara is a champion of Envision Financial’s signature cause, The Full Cupboard, and is passionate about supporting women’s and children’s charities in the communities that Envision serves. For nearly a decade, Tamara has also been a director on the board of Run for Water Foundation, which is dedicated to raising awareness around community health and raising funds for clean water projects in Ethiopia. She currently serves on the finance committee of Run for Water’s board.
Support for organizations creating good things in our communities including:
First West Foundation is the charitable arm of Envision Financial, providing grants to organizations which help our communities thrive.
Support to charities promoting resilient & sustainable communities including:
Support for organizations creating good things in our communities including:
First West Foundation is the charitable arm of Envision Financial, providing grants to organizations which help our communities thrive.
Support for organizations creating good things in our communities including:
First West Foundation is the charitable arm of Envision Financial, providing grants to organizations which help our communities thrive.
Support to charities promoting resilient & sustainable communities including:
Support for organizations creating good things in our communities including:
First West Foundation is the charitable arm of Envision Financial, providing grants to organizations which help our communities thrive.
Support to charities promoting resilient & sustainable communities including:
Support for organizations creating good things in our communities including:
First West Foundation is the charitable arm of Envision Financial, providing grants to organizations which help our communities thrive.
Support to charities promoting resilient & sustainable communities including:
Support for organizations creating good things in our communities including:
First West Foundation is the charitable arm of Envision Financial, providing grants to organizations which help our communities thrive.
Support for organizations creating good things in our communities including:
First West Foundation is the charitable arm of Envision Financial, providing grants to organizations which help our communities thrive.
Support to charities promoting resilient & sustainable communities including:
Support for organizations creating good things in our communities including:
First West Foundation is the charitable arm of Envision Financial, providing grants to organizations which help our communities thrive.
Support to charities promoting resilient & sustainable communities including:
Support for organizations creating good things in our communities including:
First West Foundation is the charitable arm of Envision Financial, providing grants to organizations which help our communities thrive.
Envision Financial's foundational values demand that we, as an organization, actively strive for equity, inclusion and diversity. We believe in cultivating an environment in which every employee, member and community partner—both present and future—is valued for their uniqueness and is empowered to flourish.
Members vote for directors at board elections, giving you a say in how our credit union operates.
Expert financial advice and local decision making to meet your financial needs as they evolve.
We partner with local organizations to create good things in our communities.
Reach your financial goals and strengthen your community – that’s banking with purpose. Discover the benefits of belonging to a financial cooperative. Become a member online or call 1-888-597-6083 to get started.
Whether you’re a small business starting out or a large established operation, we have the right products, services and advice for you. Let us help you reach new levels of success.
Learn what it means to be a federal credit union including benefits and risks at firstwestcu.ca. For full details about the changes in deposit insurance, see the Notice Pursuant to the Disclosure on Continuance Regulations.
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We believe in the power of partnership, working together to achieve social impact and make a difference in our communities.
Our employees spent 2,253 hours helping those in need and building our local communities in 2023.
We are on a mission to raise food, funds and awareness for our local food banks. In 2023 alone, we provided 195,902 meals through our Signature Cause, The Full Cupboard.
Envision Financial, a division of First West Credit Union, acknowledges that we have privilege of doing business on the traditional and unceded territory of Coast Salish, S’ólh Téméxw (Stó:lō), Nuxwsa’7aq (Nooksack), Kwantlen, šxʷməθkʷəy̓əmaɁɬ təməxʷ (Musqueam), Stz’uminus, sq̓əc̓iy̓aɁɬ təməxʷ (Katzie), Nłeʔkepmx Tmíxʷ (Nlaka’pamux), Semiahmoo, sc̓əwaθenaɁɬ təməxʷ (Tsawwassen), Á,LEṈENEȻ ȽTE (W̱SÁNEĆ) and x̣àʼisla w̓áwís (Haisla).
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We acknowledge that we have the privilege of doing business on the traditional and unceded territory of First Nations communities.
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