Founded in 1900 in Lévis, Québec, by Alphonse and Dorimène Desjardins, Desjardins Group is the largest federation of credit unions (caisses populaires) in North America. As a cooperative, its mission is to contribute to the economic and social well-being of its members, clients, and communities. The organization provides a comprehensive suite of financial services, including personal and business banking, loans, credit cards, insurance (life, health, property, and casualty), wealth management, and brokerage services, primarily serving the Canadian market.