February 10, 2010
The Co-operative Development Foundation of Canada (CDF) is pleased to announce that the West End Food Co-op of Toronto, ON has been selected as the first-ever recipient of funding from the Robert Owen-Henri Lasserre Fund.

Up to $30,000 will be awarded to the West End Food Co-op's Parkdale Processing Project. The West End Food Co-op's vision is for a thriving community food culture that has a positive impact and promotes a sustainable food system.

Dear CWCF members, CoopZone members and others,

I thought you might find this of interest.  You may attend this session either in-person in Toronto (suggestion is to arrive early so that you can get a seat), or via webcast – by clicking the link of the SE Centre’s web site.  There is no cost to participate.

Cheers,
Hazel

SOCIAL ECONOMY CENTRE – UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO

LUNCHBOX SPEAKERS' SERIES

Ontario Worker Co-op Federation (OWCF) helps in the development of new and existing worker co-ops. It also lobbies governments on behalf of established worker co-ops, and disburses information about the benefits and goals of cooperatively owned businesses.  (Not a CWCF member.)

The Fourth Pig Worker Co-op Ltd. are specialists in construction and education in sustainable and natural building.

La Tierra Co-op, located in Gatineau (Québec) and Ottawa (Ontario), is a worker-owned cooperative that roasts and distributes gourmet coffees from our partner indigenous peasant cooperatives. We assist them in developing and growing their coops under a 100% fair trade model, only paying above fair trade for our coffee. We believe in being fair all the time!

Brierwood Design Co-operative Ltd. are a software services and consulting firm that specialises in developing cutting-edge custom applications for our clients.

THe Natural Burial Co-operative will establish natural burial cemeteries, supply natural burial products and memorials, that wil preserve green space and provide dignified and environmentally responsive burial options to consumers.  As Natural Burial sites are opened across the country, members will be offered the first chance to choose a grave site.

Consulting and research, with a focus on co-operatives and housing co-op development.mark.goldblatt@coopscanada.coop, nick@soundadvice.coop

Bike shop for commuters, couriers and other urban cyclists. 

Bookstore and Cafe.