One of the things I enjoy most about this role is the opportunity to listen. Over the past few months, I’ve had the chance to spend time with members and partners across British Columbia, and in June I attended Co-operatives and Mutuals Canada’s annual conference, where I connected with people from co-operatives across the country. … Continued

There’s something I’ve been hearing consistently from co-ops across BC, and it’s shaping everything we’re focusing on this year. As I reflect on our first year of this three-year plan, and on the many conversations I’ve had with you along the way, one theme continues to stand out.  This past year was very intentionally about … Continued

One of the defining features that has always inspired me about the co-operative model is Principle 6: Cooperation Among Cooperatives – the idea that co-ops strengthen one another, and the broader movement, by working together. Across British Columbia, co-operatives are doing remarkable work – creating good jobs, strengthening communities, and providing essential services in ways … Continued