News & Events - Canadian Worker Co-op Federation

CICOPA in NY for the Platform Cooperativism Conference 2019

December 18, 2019

(from the Winter 2019 issue of CICOPA Link) CICOPA took part in the Platform Cooperativism Conference 2019 held at the New School in New York from the 7th to the 9th of November. Many CICOPA Members and cooperators around the world gathered to discuss ownership in the platform economy, trends of governance and learn from one another. Enriched by keynote speeches by Trebor … CICOPA in NY for the Platform Cooperativism Conference 2019

CICOPA at the ICA & ILO joint event on the Future of Work in Geneva

December 18, 2019

(from the Winter 2019 issue of CICOPA Link) In commemoration of the ILO Centenary, the ILO and the ICA had co-organized in Geneva on 24th of June a conference to reflect on the role of cooperatives in addressing key issues in the future of work and promoting decent work. A panel discussion was organized with representatives from … CICOPA at the ICA & ILO joint event on the Future of Work in Geneva

Update from the CICOPA Congress

December 18, 2019

(from the Winter 2019 issue of CICOPA Link) Last 13 October, in the framework of the ICA Global Conference in Kigali, CICOPA organized its Congress. For the occasion, members from all over the world elected their new President and the new board members for the renewed mandate 2019 – 2023. Iñigo Albizuri Landazabal, director of Institutional Relations at Mondragon … Update from the CICOPA Congress

London Brewing Releases Certified Organic Beers

November 28, 2019

With the release of two organic beers London Brewing becomes one of two independent craft breweries in Ontario who are certified to brew organic beer. The London Organic Lager is now available in local LCBOs and Beer Stores and the Front Porch Organic Session IPA will be hitting shelves before the end of November. These … London Brewing Releases Certified Organic Beers

Technical Assistance Program Accepting Applications

November 28, 2019

The Canadian Worker Co-op Federation (CWCF) offers grants to assist worker co-ops that are, or agree to become, members of CWCF to hire a co-op developer or other professional to help with a challenge that the co-op is facing. Assistance can be sought in any area needed such as marketing, financial administration, governance, conflict resolution, … Technical Assistance Program Accepting Applications

Rapport sur la journée bilingue de CoopZone/ Report on CoopZone’s Bilingual Day

November 12, 2019

Par / by Amine El Hafa **English version follows.** La journée bilingue de CoopZone a été un franc succès. Pour cette année, CoopZone a pensé environnement et énergie renouvelable. Les sujets abordés ont eu bonne presse auprès des participants du fait de leur diversité et complémentarité. On a parlé d’économie circulaire, la coopération et notre … Rapport sur la journée bilingue de CoopZone/ Report on CoopZone’s Bilingual Day

Worker Co-op Intensive Report: Human Issues in a Worker Co-op

November 12, 2019

This day started out with great anticipation and enthusiasm and it didn’t disappoint. The session was facilitated by Quebec board member, Jessica Provencher, who started the day off with a survey of who was in the room. Then we got right into things with Stephen Law who has extensive experience in mediation and conflict. Stephen … Worker Co-op Intensive Report: Human Issues in a Worker Co-op

Building Resilient Communities: CWCF-CoopZone Conference 2019

November 12, 2019

By Kenzie Love and Hazel Corcoran CWCF concluded a successful conference in Tatamagouche, Nova Scotia, which offered both valuable new insights in forums and workshops and the familiar social and networking opportunities participants have come to expect. The conference kicked off with a land acknowledgement, welcoming remarks by CWCF President Reba Plummer and CoopZone President … Building Resilient Communities: CWCF-CoopZone Conference 2019

CWCF AGM News

November 11, 2019

By Kaye Grant At our recent AGM in Tatamagouche, Nova Scotia, the board election was held. CWCF has three new board members: Frank Bezanson-Harris from Just Us Coffee Roasters Co-op in Grand Pré, NS (At-Large Director), Jessica Valentine from Woodshop Workers Co-op of Vancouver (BC/Yukon Director – completing a term, for two years) and Evan … CWCF AGM News

Perspective from the Board Chair of the Co-operators

November 4, 2019

By John Harvie On October 25th and 26th, I had the opportunity to attend the CWCF annual conference and AGM. I attended along with Alexandra Wilson and Wendy Carruthers. Also attending in their CWCF positions were The Co-operators Board members, Hazel Corcoran, Reba Plummer, and Jessica Provencher. We were recognized as regular partners in many … Perspective from the Board Chair of the Co-operators