Kenzie Love

Aster Group’s Members Have Diverse Skills But Common Values

By Kenzie Love An environmental consultancy based in Sackville, New Brunswick, Aster Group launched in 2013, the brainchild of a small group whose members all had a history of working for either government or nonprofit organizations. The members wanted an entity that would bring together their expertise in various areas and offer them autonomy while … Aster Group’s Members Have Diverse Skills But Common Values


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Co-operators and CWCF

The Canadian Worker Co-op Federation (CWCF) is one of 46 member organizations of Co-operators.  Having been invited to join Co-operators in 2007, CWCF and its members have benefited in many ways.  CWCF and our members (as well as members of the Quebec Réseau COOP) have access to member- and co-op-specific insurance and financial services products … Co-operators and CWCF


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Conference Day 2 Preview

Day Two of CWCF’s 2021 Conference will feature a session involving CWCF’s Justice, Equity, Diversity, Decolonization, and Inclusion (“JEDDI”) Committee, taking place Wednesday, November 17 from 12 – 1:30 pm Eastern Time (ET). The JEDDI Committee has met over the past several months to draft CWCF’s Racial Justice Action Plan, passed by CWCF’s Board in … Conference Day 2 Preview


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Co-operators Member Benefits Program Contest

Get a quote from Co-operators through the Member Benefits Program and you could win one of 10 prizes of $1,000. Between October 11 and November 21, 2021, find a local Financial Advisor, get a quote  and you’ll be automatically entered in the contest. Be sure to mention you’re a member of a participating  member organization.


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CWCF and Democratic Member Control

CWCF’s Annual General Meeting (“AGM”) is coming up November 17th at 2:30 pm Eastern Time.  In a change from past years, it will be entirely virtual which is of course due to the continuing pandemic.  While we regret that we’re unable to hold our in-person Conference — which the AGM is normally a part of … CWCF and Democratic Member Control


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Webinar on Indivisible Reserves in Worker Co-ops

October 6, 12 – 1 pm ET PowerPoint slides from the webinar are available below. Prof. Sonja Novkovic of Saint Mary’s University presented on indivisible reserves in worker co-ops, with CWCF’s executive director Hazel Corcoran speaking to CWCF’s position on indivisible reserves (formulated after member consultations) as well as how to include indivisible reserves into … Webinar on Indivisible Reserves in Worker Co-ops


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