The Canadian government has recently made amendments to the Income Tax Act (ITA) to exempt the first $10 million of a business owner’s capital gain from the sale of their existing business to a worker co-operative. Co-op lawyer Brian Iler summarizes the amendments and their implications.
By Kenzie Love Declining institutional trust is a well-documented problem around the world today, and Canada is no exception. The sense is not just of existential threats to society — income inequality, the climate crisis, political polarization, and others — but of a lack of faith in many of the institutions tasked with addressing these … Canadians’ Trust In Co-ops Endures Through Tough Times
By Kenzie Love A group of fellow immigrant professionals started the Expertise Hub Cooperative in 2024, inspired by a problem they’d encountered in their home of St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador that is also common across Canada. “We kept seeing the same pattern happening again and again,” says Roxana Fazli. “Newcomers come here with advanced … Expertise Hub Helps Its Members Put Their Experience to Use
CCCD is entering an exciting new chapter and we’re looking for our next Executive Director to help shape the future of cooperative development in California! CCCD supports the growth of cooperative enterprises throughout California, including worker, housing, consumer, and agricultural cooperatives. Our organization works with communities, partners, and policymakers to strengthen cooperative development and cooperative … Executive Director | California Center for Cooperative Development
Effective at the start of April 2026, CWCF promoted Josh Dyke, previously the Common Good Capital (CGC) Registered Plans Administrator, to the new role of Assistant Manager of Common Good Capital. He has been with CWCF for just over 10 years and has consistently demonstrated professionalism and the ability to take on increasing responsibilities. Congratulations, … Promotion of Josh Dyke to Assistant Common Good Capital Manager
By Kenzie Love Chorus Frog Organic Gardens Cooperative formed in October 2024, the result of a conversion initiated by the farm’s founder, Daria Zovi. A native of Italy, Zovi was familiar with the worker co-op model from her country of origin, and decided that being a sole proprietor no longer appealed to her. “We already … Chorus Frog Organic Gardens Cooperative Takes a Collaborative Approach to Its Work
By Kenzie Love The UN General Assembly’s recent decision to recognize an International Year of Co-operatives every decade was celebrated by the co-operative sector as a landmark declaration. Following the conclusion of the second such instance last year, the designation offers an opportunity to look back at its objectives and how they were achieved, and … UN Declaration Shines Spotlight on Co-operatives’ Potential
By Hazel Corcoran Executive Director Succession Conference Upcoming JEDDI (Justice, Equity, Diversity, Decolonization, and Inclusion) webinar Common Good Capital program Capital gains tax exemption for sales of businesses to worker co-ops As I write this, CWCF is in the process of searching for a new Co-Executive Director. This search comes as a significant change … Report from the Executive Director — April 2026
The Canadian Worker Co-operative Federation is currently searching for its next Executive Director. This recruitment is part of a planned leadership transition. Our current Executive Director will remain in the role for approximately six months to support onboarding and continuity as CWCF moves into its next phase. This role offers the opportunity to help shape … A Thoughtful Leadership Transition at CWCF — Executive Director Search Is On