January 2026 Newsletter

Volume 18 Issue 1

Report from the Executive Director

Rapport de la Directrice générale

RETIREMENT FROM CWCF - AND THE TRANSITION PLAN


Dear CWCF members, allies, and friends,


After 30 years as CWCF’s Executive Director and involvement from its early beginnings in 1991, I have decided to retire from CWCF at the end of 2026. It’s an emotional decision, but it also feels very right. With a new cycle of Strategic Planning beginning, it’s the right time for new leadership. 

DÉPART À LA RETRAITE DE LA FCCT - ET PLAN DE TRANSITION


Chers membres, allié-e-s et ami-e-s de la FCCT,


Après 30 ans passés à la tête de la FCCT en tant que directrice générale et impliquée depuis ses débuts en 1991, j'ai décidé de prendre ma retraite de la FCCT à la fin de l'année 2026. C'est une décision émouvante, mais qui me semble tout à fait juste. Avec le début d'un nouveau cycle de planification stratégique, le moment est venu de passer le relais à une nouvelle direction.  

From the CWCF Blog

CWCF’S COMMON GOOD CAPITAL PROGRAM BENEFITS ENTERPRISES, INDIVIDUALS, AND CWCF 


By allowing for self-directed investment through Registered Retirement Savings Plans (SD-RRSP) and Tax-Free Savings Accounts (SD-TFSA) the program really is an example of capital for a “common good.”


Photo by PiggyBank on Unsplash

DID YOU KNOW?


Looking for a quick summary of the Common Good Capital program? Check out this 2025 webinar by program manager Kristin Van Hattem.

Worker Co-op Profile

TORONTO MOBILE BIKE REPAIR CO-OP IS A MODEL FOR THE WIDER WORLD


The worker co-op model provides unmatched benefits for the enterprise's members and customers.

LA TORONTO MOBILE BIKE REPAIR CO-OP : UN MODÈLE À SUIVRE


Le modèle de coopérative de travailleurs offre des avantages inégalés aux membres et aux clients de l'entreprise.

CWCF WELCOMES NEW WORKER CO-OP MEMBERS





Photo by Belinda Fewings on Unsplash

INTRO TO SOCIOCRACY - FREE VIRTUAL SESSION ON JANUARY 28


Join Michelle Tsutsumi and Zanna Ekeroth (Sunflower Facilitation and Counselling Co-op) on January 28th at noon – 1pm PT. Registration is needed to receive the Zoom link.


In this session, you’ll learn how Sociocracy can help:

  •  Make clear, participatory decisions that keep work moving forward
  •  Share responsibility and power across groups for stronger connections
  •  Build in feedback loops that support continuous improvement

Worker Co-op News

IN CANADA

Meet the top 10 Canadian co-ops that report their sustainable impact.


Canadian Worker Co-operative Federation conference provides insights for Old Town Glassworks.


Saskatchewan updates co-operative laws to boost business and growth.


Co-operatives empower people — and students need to know about them.


The worker-owners of La Siembra Cooperative Inc. and the members of the Equal Exchange Worker Cooperative have voted unanimously to merge, creating a unique model of international worker cooperation.


Annual CASC/ACÉC Conference to be held in person at York University, June 7-8, 2026.


Conférence annuelle CASC/ACÉC en personne à l’Université York.

7 et 8 juin 2026.






INTERNATIONALLY

Stories of Italian workers saving the factory.


AI will change the world. Can co-ops give control to the people?


Cooperatives in industry and services featured in the first World Map of Cooperative Cultural Heritage sites.


Envisioning the Future of Cooperatives: A Conversation with Christina Clamp.


UN Resolution proclaims an International Year of Co-ops every decade.


Workers.coop launches its first business support programme.


Census for UK worker co-ops as sector looks to drive growth.

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The Canadian Worker Co-operative Federation (CWCF) is a national, bilingual grassroots membership organization of and for worker

co-operatives, related types of co-operatives (multi-stakeholder co-ops), and organizations that support the growth and development of worker co-operatives. CWCF's e-newsletter is available free of charge to anyone with an e-mail address and an interest in worker co-operative developments in Canada. Please send comments, suggestions, or news about your co-op to:  


Kenzie Love

Editor of the CWCF Newsletter 

admin@canadianworker.coop

(403) 276-8250 


La Fédération canadienne des coopératives de travail (FCCT) est une organisation issue de la base, pancanadienne et bilingue. En son cœur se trouvent les coops qu’elle sert (coopératives de travail, de solidarité et de travailleuses et travailleurs actionnaires) ainsi que les organismes qui soutiennent la croissance et le rayonnement du modèle coopératif. L’infolettre de la FCCT est offerte gratuitement à toute personne disposant d’une adresse courriel et souhaitant en savoir davantage sur le développement des coopératives de travail au Canada. Veuillez soumettre vos commentaires, vos suggestions ou des nouvelles de votre coopérative aux coordonnées suivantes :


Kenzie Love

Rédacteur en chef de l’infolettre de la FCCT

admin@canadianworker.coop

(403) 276-8250