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Co-ops in the media

Canada's top 100 lobbyists - CCA and CHF Canada are included in the list of Canada's top 100 lobbyists, created by the Hill Times. The story talks about CCA's effort to move federal responsibility for co-ops to Industry Canada. (March 4, 2013)

Two inspiring weeks in Uganda -
Vancity's Deborah Chatterton writes about her experiences on a CCA study tour to Uganda in the Vancouver Province. (December 30, 2012)

Hard times, big hearts in Uganda
- The Regina Leader-Poat interviews SaskCentral's Jennifer Nelson about her experiences on a recent CCA study tour to Uganda. (December 27, 2012)

Canadian co-operators meet the world - The Imagine 2012 conference, the International Summit of Cooperatives and Co-operatives united provided opportunties for Canadian co-operators to meet their counterparts around the world. A feature story on these events, and the re-launch of the Rochdale Pioneers Museum, in The Atlantic Co-operator. (December 2012)

Gay Lea Foods fundraising activities help support charities - Article in the Ontario Dairy Reporter about Gay Lea Foods Co-operatives' charitable activities, including its commitment to the Co-operative Development Foundation of Canada (CDF). (December 18, 2012).

Co-operatives and mutuals work for the common good - Desjardins President & CEO Monique Leroux writes about the co-operative difference in this Montreal Gazette column (December 18, 2012).

Co-ops with powerful past look to their economic future  - The Calgary Herald looks at the past, present and future of the co-operative movement in Alberta. (November 22, 2012)

Interview on CKCU Radio - CCA communications manager Donna Balkan is interviewed about IYC and everything co-op on CKCU-FM Radio in Ottawa. (November 22, 2012)

Making it happen: Exploring the nature of successful co-operatives - Article about the past, present and future of Canadian co-operatives in the Charity Village newsletter (November 21, 2012)

Canada needs sustainable co-op homes for Canada's aging society - Article by CHF Canada's Nicholas Gazzard in the Hill Times about the need for co-op housing to accommodate our aging population (November 5, 2012)

Co-operative model could be answer to economic woes - Article in The Guardian (U.K.) about the Co-operatives United conference in Manchester. (November 4, 2012)

International co-operative business movement seeks place on world stage -
Globe and Mail article following the International Summit of Cooperatives.  (October 12, 2012)

Co-ops part of solution to economic crisis: Roubini - Interview in the Montreal Gazette with economist Nouriel Roubini, who spoke at the International Summit of Co-operatives. (October 9, 2012)

Globe and Mail Special Report on the International Summit of Cooperatives (October 5, 2012)

Co-operative model builds better world: FCL leader - Interview with Glen Tully, president of Federated Co-operatives Limited and a former president of CCA, in the Western Producer. (September 13, 2012)

Developing a mobile revolution - Article in Enterprise featuring Paul and Noella Duncan, two Canadians who worked with credit unions in Malawi through CCA's international development program. (September 2012)

The value of long-term thinking - Kathy Bardswick, president and CEO of The Co-operators, says businesses should emulate co-operatives in placing long-term goals over short-term profit. Op-ed in the Hamilton Spectator. (August 11, 2012)

Credit unions poised for cross-country expansion - Article in the Globe and Mail Report on Business about the new regulations that will allow for federally-incorporated credit unions. (July 5, 2012)

Will the Government Co-operate with Canada's Co-ops? -
Article in the Huffington Post about the federal government and Canadian co-operatives, published during the CCA/CCCM Congress. (June 28, 2012)

Co-ops boast 'reslience' in turbulent economy, says MP - Postmedia News interview with MP Mauril Bélanger about the formation of the special parliamentary committee on co-operatives. (June 18, 2012)

Cuts to co-ops costly - Column by Brendan Reimer in the Winnipeg Free Press about the impact of cuts to the Co-operative Development Initiative program and the Rural and Co-operatives Secretariat. (June 14, 2012)

Does Canadians' high regard for co-ops present an opportunity for government?  column by David Coletto in iPolitics (May 29, 2012)

Globe and Mail Special Report on Co-operatives (May 15, 2012)

Volunteers take out trash - Article in the Regina Leader-Post about volunteers cleaning up streets in Regina as part of the International Year. (April 25, 2012)

'Dark days' ahead for co-ops, warns leader - Article in the Regina Leader-Post about the discontinuation of Canada's CDI program. (April 17, 2012)

Ottawa targets co-op programs for deep cuts - Article in The Western Producer about cuts to Canada's CDI program and the Rurual and Co-operatives Secretariat. (April 16, 2012)

Co-op approach aids small farmers - Article in The Western Producer about the benefits of pooling resources as a producer co-op. (April 13, 2012)

Canadian co-ops take budget hit - Report in The Western Producer about the announcement of budget cuts to Agriculture Canada and how they affect CDI.

Co-operative Development Initiative: a federal program that works, don't cut it - Column by Denyse Guy in the Hill Times about the success of the CDI program. (March 5, 2012)

Big times for B.C. Food Co-ops - Article in BCBusiness magazine about food co-ops finding new life in the eat-local movement. (March 5, 2012)

Co-operatives on CBC Radio's Information Morning Cape Breton - Interview with Professor Catherine Leviten-Reid on co-op research and how co-operatives benefit their members in a number of ways. (March 5, 2012)

Co-ops: A better way to do business? - Article about co-ops and the International Year of Co-operatives in the Montreal Gazette. (March 4, 2012)

The Co-operation Proclamation - Article in The Dependent Magazine on how co-ops benefit members in British Columbia. (February 28, 2012)

Celebration for co-operatives - Article in The Battlefords News-Optimist about celebrations for the International Year of Co-operatives in Saskatchewan. (February 13, 2012)

2012: The year of the co-operative - how an old business model is finding new relevance all over the world - Article in YES! Magazine about the co-ops and the International Year of Co-operatives. (February 1, 2012)

Gay Lea annual exemplifies co-op spirit - Article in Ontario Farmer about Gay Lea Foods Co-operatives' Annual General Meeting and the International Year of Co-operatives. (January 2012)

Sri Lanka trip demonstrates co-ops' impact - Article in Axiom News about Paul Kelly's trip to Sri Lanka and the work of CDF. (January 23, 2012)

Le nouveau visage de la coop - Cover story about co-operatives in Les Affaires, Quebec's most important business newspaper. (January 28, 2012)

Co-ops work for a better world - Article in The Sherwood Park-Strathcona County News about celebrations in Strathcona Country for the International Year of Co-operatives. (January 17, 2012)

Finding news in the co-operative story - Editorial in Axiom News about the renewal of interest in the co-op model thanks to the International Year of Co-operatives. (January 16, 2012)

Strengths of co-op model highlighted at IYC launch: Speakers share how co-operatives strengthen communities - Article in Axiom News about the launch of the International Year in Calgary. (January 16, 2012)

Les coops, alternatives au capitalisme sauvage - Article that appeared on the front page of Le Devoir following the Lévis, QC launch of the International Year of Co-operatives. (January 13, 2012)

'This is the moment to be proud about being a co-operative' - This article in Axiom News provides a re-cap of the cross-Canadian launch of the International Year of Co-operatives. (January 13, 2012)

Innovative co-ops move into many new fields - Opinion column by Don Cayo of the Vancouver Sun about growth and innovation in the Canadian co-op sector. (January 13, 2012)

Saskatchewan co-operatives join worldwide celebration - Article about the Saskatchewan launch of the International Year of Co-operatives in the Regina Leader-Post. (January 13, 2012)

Island co-operatives celebrate a year of their own - Article in The Prince Edward Island Guardian about launch celebrations in P.E.I. (January 13, 2012)

International Year of Co-operatives on Global Regina evening news - The launch of IYC was featured on Global TV in Regina. (January 12, 2012)

CTV Morning Live: interview with Denyse Guy - Interview with CCA Executive Director Denyse Guy about co-ops and the International Year of Co-operatives. (January 12, 2012)

Arctic celebrates UN Year of Co-operatives - Article by CBC News about the launch of IYC in Yellowknife and Iqaluit. (January 12, 2012)

Alberta celebrates International Year of Co-operatives launch - Article in Axiom News about IYC launch celebrations across Alberta. (January 12, 2012)

United Nations sheds light on co-op housing - Article in the Richmond (BC) News about the International Year of Co-operatives. (January 11, 2012)

Membership in co-operative associations grows to 9,000 in Canada - Article in the Calgary Herald about the Canadian co-operative sector and the International Year of Co-operatives. (January 11, 2012)

Co-ops: the third way - Column in the Richmond (BC) News about the growing appreciation for co-ops as discontent for current systems of governance grows. (January 10, 2012)

Consider worker co-operatives - Guest column in The Province about the benefits of worker co-ops. (January 9, 2012)

Sarah Feldberg: Co-operatives in developing regions - Bishop's University Magazine profiles CCA Volunteer Co-ordinator Sarah Feldberg and her work in international co-op development. (Winter 2012)


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