By Hazel Corcoran International Year of Cooperatives 2025 JEDDI Committee New Board Equity Advisor Research Project The International Year of Cooperatives 2025 is underway, coming at a pivotal moment in both the co-op sector and the wider world. The theme of “Cooperatives Build a Better World,” aims to raise awareness, promote growth, and inspire leadership … Report from the Executive Director, February 2025
By Kenzie Love The CWCF Executive Director, Hazel Corcoran, was among those who attended the International Co-operative Alliance’s 2024 Global Co-operative Conference in New Delhi, India this past November. Corcoran was spurred to attend the event, which preceded the UN International Year of Co-operatives (“IYC”) taking place in 2025, after learning there would be a … ICA Conference Reaffirms Value of Co-op Model for CWCF Executive Director
By Kenzie Love Jessica Provencher, who previously served as the Quebec region director on CWCF’s board, concluded her tenure last November. Provencher was inspired to join the board by CWCF Executive Director Hazel Corcoran, whom she had met at a worker co-op Summit in Quebec City in 2011. Corcoran recently expressed her appreciation for … Jessica Provencher Reflects on Her Time on CWCF’s Board
CWCF is pleased to feature Daphane Nelson of CoActive Developments Worker Co-op as a presenter at its Forum on co-op conversions, taking place November 20 from 7 – 9 pm ET. The Forum will explore the value of co-op conversions. and also the benefits of proposed new legislation to give co-op conversions comparable tax treatment … CWCF 2024 Conference: Worker Co-op Conversions
By Hazel Corcoran Staff Retreats/Free Virtual Conference/Member Supports/ Federal Lobby Campaign/Co-operative Colloquium at Dalhousie Law School As we move into fall, I hope everyone had a safe and relaxing summer. A highlight for CWCF staff was our retreat in Ottawa in late July, which gave most of us the chance to connect in person … Report from the Executive Director – September 2024
By Hazel Corcoran CWCF runs a program called the Common Good Capital Registered Plan Program. Through this program, worker co-ops, other types of co-ops, Community Economic Development funds, and related entities can have qualified shares or bonds held in self-directed registered plans, specifically RRSPs and TFSAs. This is helpful in capitalizing eligible enterprises, for both … CWCF Seeks to Facilitate Use of RRSPs and TFSAs in Co-ops
By Hazel Corcoran Worker Co-op Academy/Mixers/Conference/Lobbying As we move towards summer, CWCF has many projects underway. I’m excited to announce the recent launch of the third iteration of our Worker Co-op Academy. Four groups are participating in this cohort, with experienced co-op developer Russ Christianson continuing to serve as our lead instructor. Past participants, including … Report from the Executive Director, May 2024
Simon Kinsey is a graduate student at Carleton University pursing an MA in Political Economy with a focus on work and labour. Simon took an interest in worker cooperatives when researching workplace democracy in Canada, and has focused his research towards grassroots assertions of worker autonomy in the Canadian economy. He is joining the CWCF … CWCF Welcomes Simon Kinsey
Toronto worker co-op movie night and mixer JEDDI Business Conversions project info session Committee exploring challenges for equity-denied groups in worker co-ops As we enter into spring, CWCF looks forward to continuing connections with our members. For those living in the Greater Toronto area, we hope many of you will be able to join us … Report from the Executive Director, March 2024
Do you have a group of at least three people and a concept for a worker co-op? If so, we want to hear from you! The CWCF Worker Co-op Academy, an online training program that coaches start-up groups through the process of developing and launching their worker co-op enterprises in a supportive cohort, with the help … Apply now to CWCF’s Worker Co-op Academy