A Final Word, and a Torch Passed Forward, by Hazel Corcoran When I first became involved with this Federation, as a 29-year-old law student, I found a torch lit by visionaries who were gathered in Antigonish, Nova Scotia in 1991 with little more than conviction, a shared belief in worker ownership, and the courage to … Executive Director’s Report: August 2026
By Kenzie Love Amidst all the recent hype surrounding AI, there’s reason to believe that some of the claims surrounding it have been overblown. It hasn’t thus far led to huge productivity gains and suggestions it has started a “jobs apocalypse” within white collar work also appear to be inflated. While the technology is certainly … Study Concludes a Co-operative Alternative to Big AI Platforms Is Both Necessary and Feasible
By Kenzie Love The founders of Besties Cooperative Farm came together last year, drawn in by a simple mandate: as their website states, “We’re just a few friends who want to feed you!” The Co-op’s three members — Michael Gavin, Curtis Reynolds, and Nicole Boere — had met in 2022 through the Young Agrarians, a … Besties Cooperative Farm Celebrates Friends and Food
By the CWCF Board of Directors CWCF is pleased to announce the appointment of Christine Clarke (she/her) as its incoming Co-Executive Director. Christine will join our team on September 8, 2026. She is a co-operative developer, educator and advocate for co-operatives and the solidarity economy. She believes that co-operative approaches can build the foundation for … New Co-Executive Director Joins CWCF: Christine Clarke
By Kenzie Love When the members of a nascent worker co-op needed a name for their enterprise, the sunflower beckoned. This was partly due to the flower’s vibrant yellow colour’s potential to pop on a website, but it had a deeper significance as well. The members of Sunflower Facilitation and Counselling Co-op, as they ultimately … Sunflower Facilitation and Counselling Co-op Draws Inspiration From Its Namesake
Board Nominations CWCF is seeking nominations for its board of directors. Serving on the CWCF Board is a great opportunity to help guide the worker co-op movement in this country and for networking with other worker co-operators. To be eligible to run, you must be a worker-member of a CWCF Regular Member (worker co-op or … Call for 2026 Board Nominations, AGM Resolutions, and Awards
CWCF submitted its latest federal pre-budget brief in late May. This year’s brief is well harmonized with the brief of Co-operatives and Mutuals Canada, as discussed with the board of CWCF. The priority is the development fund for worker cooperatives, which will be a great asset for SME owners who would like to sell their businesses … CWCF 2026 Budget Brief
By Kenzie Love All In Skier Services is a shop that pays attention to details. Located at BC’s Fernie Alpine Resort, the shop’s members work with customers to upgrade their boots or fit them with the right demo gear to ensure the best possible experience on the slopes. All In’s Members also wanted the best … All In Skier Services Is Fernie’s Worker-Owned Powerhouse