{"id":248628,"date":"2025-10-01T12:46:59","date_gmt":"2025-10-01T16:46:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/canada.coop\/?p=248628"},"modified":"2025-10-01T14:29:44","modified_gmt":"2025-10-01T18:29:44","slug":"cmc-in-action-updates-from-government-relations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/canada.coop\/en\/cmc-in-action-updates-from-government-relations\/","title":{"rendered":"CMC In Action &#8211; Updates from Government Relations"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Co-operatives Recognized in UN World Social Summit Draft Political Declaration<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Co-operatives and Mutuals Canada (CMC) is proud to share an important advocacy milestone for our sector on the international stage. This week, the Draft Political Declaration for the upcoming <a href=\"https:\/\/social.desa.un.org\/world-summit-2025\/news\/doha-political-declaration\">UN World Social Summit<\/a> (Doha, 4-5 November 2025) was released, and for the first time it explicitly recognizes co-operatives as key partners in sustainable and inclusive development. Read the Agreed text of the Draft Political Declaration and other related information <a href=\"https:\/\/social.desa.un.org\/world-summit-2025\/news\/doha-political-declaration\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This follows Canadian advocacy led by Desjardins, Co-operators, and CMC, with strong support from other co-operatives, urging the federal government to champion supportive language on co-operatives in the Declaration. At the same time, through <a href=\"https:\/\/ica.coop\/en\/newsroom\/news\/cm50-new-global-network-cooperative-and-mutual-leaders\">CM50<\/a>\u2014the global leadership forum of the world\u2019s largest co-operative and mutual enterprises\u2014Canadian leaders have worked with international peers to ensure co-operatives and mutuals are recognized as proven, people-centred delivery partners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Declaration highlights co-operatives\u2019 unique role in addressing some of today\u2019s greatest challenges\u2014inequality, unemployment, and climate change\u2014and reinforces the model\u2019s importance to the UN Sustainable Development Goals. This is a clear validation of the co-operative difference, both internationally and here in Canada.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>CMC will continue to work with CM50 partners and the Government of Canada in the lead-up to the World Social Summit in Doha to advocate for this recognition to translate into concrete commitments, both globally and domestically.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>CWCF and CMC Advocacy on Capital Gains Exemption for Worker Co-ops<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>CMC recently made a submission to the Department of Finance in support of the <a href=\"https:\/\/canadianworker.coop\/\">Canadian Worker Co-op Federation (CWCF)<\/a>\u2019s response to the federal consultation on draft legislation regarding the <strong>$10 million capital gains exemption<\/strong> for qualifying business successions to employee ownership trusts (EOTs) and worker co-operatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In our submission, CMC endorsed CWCF\u2019s two key recommendations:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Ensure worker co-operatives are included<\/strong> on equal footing with EOTs in the $10 million exemption.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Make the provisions permanent<\/strong> beyond 2026, to provide certainty for sellers and support the long timelines often required for co-op conversions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Why this matters:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Business succession:<\/strong> Worker co-ops and EOTs keep viable firms locally owned, preserving jobs and supply chains\u2014especially in rural and smaller markets.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Parity:<\/strong> Equal treatment avoids bias among employee-ownership models and empowers owners to choose the best fit for their workforce and sector.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Certainty:<\/strong> Permanence allows for long-term transition planning, encouraging more Small-Medium Enterprise owners to consider worker co-ops.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This submission, alongside CWCF\u2019s leadership, is a step to ensure that co-operatives remain firmly at the policy table as Canada implements new employee-ownership measures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Need Help Engaging with Government?<\/strong><br>CMC has developed a free&nbsp;<strong>Advocacy Guide<\/strong>&nbsp;to support individuals and organizations looking to engage with Parliamentarians and Public Service employees. Designed especially for those new to government relations or operating with limited resources, this guide provides practical tips and strategies for sharing your story and advancing shared goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/canada.coop\/wp-content\/uploads\/GR-101-2025-ENG-FINAL-compressed.pdf\">Download the Advocacy Guide (PDF)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information, please contact Nancy Wanye, Manager, Government Relations with your questions or suggestions at nwanye@canada.coop.\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Co-operatives Recognized in UN World Social Summit Draft Political Declaration Co-operatives and Mutuals Canada (CMC) is proud to share an important advocacy milestone for our sector on the international stage. 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