Four Nova Scotia Credit Unions have agreed to a merger that will take effect next year. The Acadian, East Coast, iNova and Teachers Plus Credit Unions voted in favour of the merger between Sept. 22 and Oct. 2, according to a news release. The new organization will be called East Coast Credit Union in English and Caisse populaire Côte Est in French. The merger will take legal effect on Jan. 1, 2027. “What brings us together is a shared commitment to our members, our communities, and the community-focused approach that defines the credit union model,” said Ken Shea, who will serve as president and CEO of the merged organization. “Together, we remain committed to local decision-making, strong community connections, and providing the local, personal service our members know and trust.” The merged group will manage roughly $2 billion in assets and serve more than 65,000 members at 24 locations. For more Nova Scotia news, visit our dedicated provincial page
