The 2022 Co-op Awards were presented on November 2 as part of The Gathering 2022. Congratulations to all the winners!

The Gathering 2022 is a collaborative event bringing together co-operators, allies, and sector leaders and providing a forum for discussions about the future of the co-operative movement.

In honour of co-op week and a strong desire to put the 6th Co-operative Principle in action, ACCESS invites ACCA Members to learn more about shared services and how shared services can help build community through collaboration.

Registration is now open for The Gathering 2022 - the annual event where co-operators and allies get together to connect, share information, and collaboratively envision the future of co-operatives. We hope you can attend!

The board of directors of the Alberta Community Co-operative Association (ACCA) and the BC Community Co-operative Association (BCCA) are pleased to announce the appointment of Paul Cabaj to the position of executive director effective February 4th.

COVID-19 has led to dramatic shifts in consumer behaviour. To meet ever-evolving customer experience requirements, co-ops will have to remain flexible, relevant, and responsive. And as people-centred businesses, co-ops should be strategic and invested in sharing how they are there for their members and their communities.

When times are tough - we look for stories of heroes and impact. Now is the time for co-ops to step into the spotlight and start sharing their superpowers. The Co-operative Intelligence Unit (CIU) was developed to create resources and connect co-ops to experts to plan effectively in an uncertain future and this team of experts are available to support your co-op through these unpredictable times.

While the world is facing an unprecedented health and economic crisis, co-operatives in industry and services are reorganizing themselves, finding strength in the people and communities they serve.