Our Members

An ecologically-friendly, biodynamic mixed farm and worker co-op. Agricultural Renewal Co-operative is a co-operative of people united in diversifying the farm for the betterment of the land and its surrounding community. A varying number of adults, teenagers and children live here on a short or long-term basis. We work with many young apprentices from many different countries, predominately Europe. It is a friendly, welcoming and lively place, dedicated to stewardship of the land for present & future generations.

CanTrust Hosting Co-operative provides managed Linuz hosting for Co-ops, non-profits, NGOs  and organizations working for positive social change.  Our speciality is Drupal, WordPress, and other PHP CMS hosting.  We host everything from simple blogs to complex community information systems.

Our private cloud is operated on our own servers, which are co located in Vancouver, Toronto, and Seattle data centres. For Canadian clients, we offer solutions that are 100% Canadian hosted, including all backups.  Co-operatives, check out our website for discounted rates.

We are professional developmental services workers who strive to deliver person directed support services where, when and how you want them with reliability, commitment and integrity at a fair price. Our goal is a cooperative work environment where both people with disabilities and their workers thrive.

The Ecosystem Collective is a federally incorporated multi-stakeholder cooperative of individuals and organizations who are mission-driven to fight climate change. The Ecosystem Collective supports the development of low-carbon rural business solutions, coordinates area-specific efforts in the green economy, creates jobs for individuals who want to work in this sector, and increases individual and collective impact of members through increasing the amount of opportunities to which members are exposed.

The Fourth Pig fulfills contracts in sustainable building design, education and construction, natural building materials design and installation, and renewable energy installation. Fourth Pig provides consultation and training for clients in the green building and alternative energy sectors.

English: The Greenhouse Co-op is a bedding plant and garden centre that operates as a seasonal business in St. Peter’s, Nova Scotia. The business produces a wide range of bedding plants (flowers and vegetables), hanging baskets, and planters. In addition, it carries a large variety of nursery items: trees, shrubs, soil conditioners, and fertilizers. Three founding members established the Co-op in 1987 as a worker co-op.

Français: Cultivateurs de plantes, détaillants.

English: Publishers of two city magazines in Saskatchewan: Regina’s Prairie Dog and Saskatoon’s Planet S.

Français: Les éditeurs de deux revues urbaines en Saskatchewan: à Régina, Prairie Dog, et à Saskatoon, Planet S.

English: Culturally diverse team serving a wide variety of ethnic food Saturdays (May thru early Oct) at the James Bay Community and Moss Street Markets in Victoria.

Français: Une équipe culturellement diverse qui dessert une grande variété de mets ethniques, tous les samedis de mai jusqu’en octobre.

Their interest in good food, social justice and the environment led them to start Tourne-Sol co-operative farm in the fall of 2004. They run their business as a worker co-operative. By farming together, they have built a democratic, diversified and sustainable enterprise. They produce vegetables, flowers, herbs, herbal teas, seedlings, and seeds in Les Cèdres, Quebec. Everything they grow is certified organic by Ecocert Canada following Quebec and Canadian organic standards.

English: Libra is a team of professional library and knowledge management specialists who help organizations add value to their knowledge assets. Our comprehensive suite of services covers the complete knowledge cycle from research and analysis to design and system creation, operations management and evaluation. Our range is deep as well as broad – we work with all levels of organizational knowledge, the tacit, the explicit and the cultural – and we have worked with private, public and not-for-profit clients. We conduct audits, research and acquire external resources and build enduser access and quality improvement tools, from catalogues and directories to web portals and online surveys. Reports about our work have been published in professional journals and recognized by our peers.

Français: Non-disponible.

MOSS Digital is a worker’s co-operative based in London, Ontario that specializes in crafting custom websites, mobile applications, and content management systems (CMS).  Our services also include digital marketing and branding consultation.

English: Natural Cycleworks strives to promote positive transportation choices by making appropriate technology and resources available for individuals to live healthier lives. Natural Cycle is composed of a number of enterprises including a bicycle retailer, a bicycle mechanic service, a bicycle component fabrication and design company, and a bicycle components distribution company.

Français: C’est le but de la Coopérative Natural Cycle d’appuyer le transport durable en améliorant l’accès aux véhicules humains, c’est à dire, des bicyclettes!

English: Orion is a Quebec City firm which offers research, consulting, and training services, specializing in management of democratic organizations, entrepreneurship, and sustainable development.

Français: Cette entreprise est spécialisée dans l’offre des services de recherche, de conseil, et de formation en trois domaines: la gestion des coopératives, la création de coopératives et le développement local, et le développement international.

Planet Bean began roasting coffee in downtown Guelph in 1997. Planet Bean has two coffee bars serving all kinds of excellent coffee beverages created by our highly skilled team of baristas. Fresh roasted coffee beans are also available. Our company also has a thriving wholesale business which supplies cafes, restaurants, gourmet and speciality grocers, businesses, churches, universities and schools.

Shift Delivery Co-op is a worker co-operative that uses zero emissions cargo trikes to replace delivery trucks in the Vancouver downtown core.

English: Sustainability Solutions Group provides high-quality, innovative sustainability consulting services. These include sustainability audits, review of current practice, strategic and implementation planning, and research. The co-op’s mission is to create and engage in inspired endeavours that are of net benefit to humanity and the ecosystems in which we are embedded.

Community planners for action on climate change

We understand sustainability as a process, rather than a static outcome. We consult for local and provincial governments, research organizations and others on climate change, energy policy and sustainable development.

Français: Fait de la consultation en développement durable.

English: Bike shop for commuters, couriers and other urban cyclists.

Français: Magasin de vélo pour des banlieusards, pour les messagers et pour d’autres cyclistes urbains.

The Vancouver Renewable Energy Co-op (VREC) is a registered cooperative. Our mandate is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, other pollution and non renewable energy by installing affordable renewable energy systems in the greater Vancouver area.

West Arm Woodworking Co-op is built by woodworkers, for woodworkers: providing accessible & affordable shop space, workshops and wood ordering services.

English: Old Town Glassworks

Yellowknife Glass Recyclers Cooperative is a workers cooperative dedicated to the transformation of bottles into glass art. In 1994, Matthew Grogono developed an innovative technique, to cut bottles, grind rims and polish vessels into beautiful glassware; with smooth brims, that feel wonderful in your hand. Over two decades of experimentation, YGR Coop developed a diversified line of products, including drinking vessels, vases, bowls and candle holders of various colours and sizes. Each piece is enhanced when sandblasted with a northern pattern. Our patterns are created by local artists and reflect the unique ecology of northern Canada.

Français: Yellowknife Glass Recyclers Cooperative est une coopérative de travail dédiée à la transformation de bouteilles dans l’art du verre. En 1994, Matthew Grogono a développé une technique innovante: pour couper des bouteilles, poncer le rebord d’une bouteille,  et les transformer en belle verrerie; à bords lisses, qui sont merveilleux dans votre main. Après deux décennies d’expérimentation, YGR Coop a développé une gamme diversifiée de produits, y compris les récipients à boire, vases, bols et de différentes couleurs et des bougeoirs. Chaque pièce est renforcée avec un motif du nord. Nos modèles sont créés par des artistes locaux et reflètent l’écologie unique du nord du Canada.