This CCSS Information Bulletin – The Importance of Coordination Initiatives as Foundations for Collaboration, March 2019 – provides background on what coordination is, its roots, and a brief history of coordination initiatives in British Columbia and Canada. It also discusses the importance and effectiveness of coordination. The three levels of coordination in BC: individual, local and provincial are described, along with CCSS’ role in coordination efforts at all three levels. A list of CCSS resources for communities and coordination initiatives is also included.