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Global Co-op Innovation Summit Reaffirms Value of Co-operation Among Co-ops

November 25, 2025

By Kenzie Love Members of the co-op sector from over 30 countries gathered in Portugal last month for the Global Co-op Innovation Summit. The Summit was organized with the intention of inspiring, promoting, and fostering the development of cooperative and mutual enterprises around the world, with a theme of Facing Tipping Points Through Cooperative Innovation. … Global Co-op Innovation Summit Reaffirms Value of Co-operation Among Co-ops

Announcement of CWCF Awards!

October 24, 2025

CWCF is thrilled to announce the 2025 winners of the Mark Goldblatt Merit Award and the Worker Co-op Best Practices Award, which will be presented at the Mixer and Award Night at our Conference in Edmonton. The Mark Goldblatt Award goes to Colin MacDougall of Sustainability Solutions Group for his leadership and contributions to the … Announcement of CWCF Awards!

Author Envisions Co-operative “Reset” for Canada

October 24, 2025

By Kenzie Love The title of Ludovic Viger’s new book The Great Canadian Reset says it all. Faced with a series of interlocking political, economic, and environmental crises, the current system isn’t sustainable and can’t be fixed with some minor tweaks. Instead, a full “reset” is required. The subtitle of his book is clear on … Author Envisions Co-operative “Reset” for Canada

2025 Conference session spotlight – Sunflower

October 14, 2025

CWCF is pleased to feature members of Sunflower Facilitation and Counselling Co-op as presenters of Co-regulation & Co-operation – How we grow our capacity to practice democracy at its 2025 Conference. Taking place Tuesday, November 18 from 3:30 – 5 pm, the session will explore how participants can come into safe connection with themselves and … 2025 Conference session spotlight – Sunflower

Productivity: Canada Needs More Worker Co-operatives

September 18, 2025

by Danny Parys Sound the alarm! Bank of Canada officials say Canada is in a productivity emergency and according to Statistics Canada it’s getting worse. That’s because labour productivity declined by 1 per cent in the second quarter of 2025. The sharpest decrease since 2022. Though this should come as no surprise. Labour productivity has … Productivity: Canada Needs More Worker Co-operatives

Federations Have a Critical Role to Play in Building the Co-operative Ecosystem

September 17, 2025

The Canadian Centre for the Study of Co-operatives’ 2024 Top Co-op Issues Survey Report contained many of the same issues from years past in the top spots, with lack of awareness once again in the lead. Further down the list, however, was a newer issue, one that while not cited by as many people, has … Federations Have a Critical Role to Play in Building the Co-operative Ecosystem

Report from the Executive Director, September 2025

September 17, 2025

By Hazel Corcoran Conference/ Board Nominations, and Award Announcement Ablaze Services strategic plan revision Capital Gains tax exemption for business sales to worker co-ops Upcoming What Is a Worker Co-op? sessions As we head into the fall, CWCF is busy preparing for our 2025 Conference in Edmonton, November 18-20. We are excited to have confirmed … Report from the Executive Director, September 2025

Conference 2025 Registration Now Open

September 4, 2025

Registration is open for CWCF’s 2025 Conference, taking place in Edmonton, Alberta, November 18-20. Check out our draft program and presenter bios and read up on everything else you need to know here. Our early bird rate ends September 26, so register now for all the compelling speakers, engaging workshops, and great networking opportunities!

Organic Planet Worker Co-op

August 28, 2025

We’re looking for a permanent worker to join our team here at the shop! Customer service and kitchen experience required with a keen interest in working as a cooperative. A minimum two-year commitment would be ideal. Must be available for a minimum of two but an average of 3 to 4 shifts per week, including … Organic Planet Worker Co-op

Co-op AI Aims to Offer an Alternative to Corporate Platforms

August 13, 2025

By Kenzie Love The problems with AI are well-known, and the promise of this technology is likely overstated. Thus as David Montgomery observes, “it’s risky to leave it in the hands of distant corporations.” As in other instances, however, the work being undertaken by co-ops may offer an alternative to the current domination by a … Co-op AI Aims to Offer an Alternative to Corporate Platforms