by Veronique | Dec 1, 2015 | Archives
A new e-book on the history, theory, and practice of co-operatives and peace by the late Dr Ian MacPherson and the late Dr Yehudah Paz was published on December 10, 2015. Along with several other joint initiatives that focused on co-operatives and peace, Dr...
by Veronique | Dec 1, 2015 | Archives
Dame Pauline Green was presented with the Rochdale Pioneers Award at the International Co-operative Alliance (ICA) Global Conference in Antalya, Turkey, on November 13. The award recognises contributions that significantly benefit the co-operative movement. “I am...
by Veronique | Nov 13, 2015 | Archives
Ottawa, November 13, 2015 – Co-operatives and Mutuals Canada (CMC) congratulates Monique F. Leroux on her election as President of the International Co-operative Alliance (ICA). Ms. Leroux was nominated by CMC and her candidacy received the support of our... by Veronique | Nov 1, 2015 | Archives
The Ontario Co-operative Association (ON Co-op) and the Conseil de la coopération de l’Ontario (CCO) have joined forces to organize the inaugural meeting of the All Party Co-operative Caucus in Ontario. The event took place on October 23 at Queen’s Park. The two...
by Veronique | Nov 1, 2015 | Archives
During the election campaign the Liberal Party of Canada pledged to renew funding for housing co-operatives and to build more affordable rental housing. This was great news and a great response to the Co-operative Housing Federation of Canada’s (CHF) “You...
by Veronique | Nov 1, 2015 | Archives
The final week of the federal election coincided with this year’s Co-op Week celebrations. The Liberal leader took the opportunity to recognize the importance of the co-operative sector. “The Co-op Week is an opportunity to highlight the important role of...