Kenzie Love

Promotion of Josh Dyke to Assistant Common Good Capital Manager

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


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Chorus Frog Organic Gardens Cooperative Takes a Collaborative Approach to Its Work

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


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UN Declaration Shines Spotlight on Co-operatives’ Potential

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


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Report from the Executive Director — April 2026

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


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A Thoughtful Leadership Transition at CWCF — Executive Director Search Is On

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


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Conflict Engagement Worker Co-op Lives Its Values through the Model

By Kenzie Love In 2020, a group of facilitators and mediators, located in Vancouver, Toronto and Nova Scotia but sharing common interests and methodologies in their work, began meeting online weekly amidst the pandemic. Organizational clients were coming to them, at a loss for how to deal with the relationship fallout from internal conflicts around … Conflict Engagement Worker Co-op Lives Its Values through the Model


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