CWCF is pleased to announce that it is taking a series of measures to supports its members with the challenges many of them are facing resulting from the Covid-19 pandemic. The measures CWCF is taking include committing $165,000 to the Tenacity Works investment fund for patient capital investments of up to $20,000 per co-op; increasing … CWCF Announces Member Supports During Covid-19 Pandemic
Eric Tusz-King has served as the Atlantic region director on CWCF’s board since 2007, and will conclude his final term in office later this year. His introduction to the worker co-op movement began with the development of EnerGreen Builders’ Co-operative, which was created to build energy-efficient homes in 2006. His interest in the co-op model, … Board Member Profile: Eric Tusz-King
The Canadian Worker Cooperative Federation (CWCF) is pleased to be able to offer the services of our Registered Plans Program, Common Good Capital, to any entity that is a member of CWCF and whose securities are a qualified investment to be held in Registered Plans. In order to make use of the Program, members must … Becoming a Member of Common Good Capital
ABOUT OUR REGISTERED PLANS PROGRAM: The Canadian Worker Co-operative Federation (CWCF) administers a Self-Directed RRSP (SD-RRSP) and Self-Directed TFSA (SD-TFSA) Program, which operates under the trade name Common Good Capital. This Program was developed to enable co-operatives and similar types of enterprises (Program Members) to capitalize their enterprises with securities held within a Registered Plan. … Overview: Common Good Capital
Q: What is a Self-Directed RRSP/TFSA?A: A Self-Directed RRSP (SD-RRSP) or Self-Directed TFSA (SD-TFSA) is a Registered Plan for which the Account Holder determines which and what types of investments are to be held in the Plan. The Account Holder sets up a Self-Directed contract under a CRA-approved Registered Plan, like those administered by Common … FAQs for common good capital Account Holders
Below is a partial listing of current members of Common Good Capital. The organizations listed below have given permission to be included on our website so that potential investors can reach out to them directly; however, it does not represent our full Program Membership. Being included on this list also does not mean that a … CGC Members
CWCF’s Registered Plans Program, Common Good Capital, is administered by staff in Kentville, Nova Scotia. Address1-41 Aberdeen StreetKentville, NS B4N 2M9 Phone (902) 678-1683 Fax(902) 678-0780 Our Program staff members are: Kristin VanHattem Common Good Capital Program Managerrrsp AT canadianworker DOT coop Josh Dyke Common Good Capital Program Administratorjosh AT canadianworker DOT coop Laura Ross … Contact us now at Common Good Capital
The Canadian Worker Co-op Federation (“CWCF”) has previously offered small grants, through our accumulated reserves, to worker co-operatives to help pay for consulting services such as for marketing, financial administration, expansion, conflict resolution or legal issues. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the challenges many worker co-ops are facing as a result, CWCF is converting … CWCF Emergency Relief / Survival Planning Funding (SPF)
CWCF member Eyemole Co-operative has created a visually engaging story, “How to Start a Co-operative”, that explains the co-operative concept to youth. Eyemole created this project with funds from CWCF’s arts and culture grant program, of which they were the first recipient. Congratulations to Eyemole on completing this project – we hope it will serve … Eyemole Creates Project Explaining Worker Co-ops to Youth