CWCF News - Canadian Worker Co-op Federation

CWCF Seeks to Facilitate Use of RRSPs and TFSAs in Co-ops

July 16, 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

Report from the Executive Director, May 2024

May 16, 2024

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

CWCF Welcomes Simon Kinsey

April 23, 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

Report from the Executive Director, March 2024

March 13, 2024

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

Apply now to CWCF’s Worker Co-op Academy

February 13, 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

Worker Co-op 101 webinar series

January 23, 2024

The Worker Co-op 101 series is targeted for members of CWCF’s worker co-ops. More information about the webinars in the series is available here.

Report from the Executive Director, January 2024, by Hazel Corcoran

January 18, 2024

2023 Conference Evaluation JEDDI Business Conversion Project Update Worker Co-op Academy CEBA Loans Repayment CWCF is embarking on a new year with memories of our successful November 2023 Conference still fresh in our minds. Conference attendees gave the event an overall impression rating of 4.7 out of 5, offering positive feedback on the venue, workshops, … Report from the Executive Director, January 2024, by Hazel Corcoran

Conference 2023 newsletter

December 13, 2023

Our Conference 2023 newsletter is available here.

CWCF Welcomes Tara Williams as Director-at-Large

December 13, 2023

With the life motto of “The world hasn’t been given us to contemplate but to transform” (Arizmendiarrieta), Tara is inspired not only by the potential of Co-operatives as a whole but by the strength of the Worker Co-operative movement to lead this change towards a transformed future. Tara (she/her) is a bi-racial woman of Cantonese … CWCF Welcomes Tara Williams as Director-at-Large

Worker Co-op Tours Are a Highlight of Conference 2023

October 17, 2023

CWCF’s Conferences can always be counted on to deliver great presentations, workshops, and networking opportunities. This year, however, features an additional draw, courtesy of the Conference’s location in Quebec City: tours of the city’s dynamic worker co-op scene, which will visit four local enterprises. It’s one of the many parts of this year’s Conference you … Worker Co-op Tours Are a Highlight of Conference 2023