Co-operation and sustainability: the way forward -- CCA Congress 2010 [1]
June 14 - 16, 2010
The Westin Bayshore
Vancouver, BC
Held in partnership with the British Columbia Co-operative Association, the Canadian Co-operative Association's 2010 National Congress will be one of the foremost learning and networking events for the Canadian co-operative movement.
Join leaders from co-operatives and credit unions across the country and around the world in exploring, learning and strategizing on:
- How can co-ops and credit unions strengthen their foundations for sustainability?
- Why are co-ops and credit unions more sustainable than other forms of business?
- What role can and do co-ops and credit unions play in environmental sustainability?
What you won't want to miss:
- Half-day tour of local co-ops and credit unions in the Vancouver area
- Welcome reception and Gala Dinner
- One full day of thought-provoking keynote addresses and engaging workshops
- Presentation of the Canadian Co-operative Achievement, Global Co-operator, Co-operative Governance and BCCA Distinguished Co-operator Awards
- Annual General Meetings of the Canadian Co-operative Association and British Columbia Co-operative Association
Program at a glance:
Monday, June 14
- Afternoon tour of local co-ops and credit unions
- Welcome reception with remarks by Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson (invited)
Tuesday, June 15
- CCA Annual General Meeting (morning)
- BCCA Annual General Meeting (afternoon)
- Gala Dinner and awards ceremony
Wednesday, June 16
- Opening and closing keynote addresses including Stefano Zamagni, pre-eminent co-operative economic and author of The Cooperative Enterprise
- Morning and afternoon workshop sessions
- Lunch-time presentation of the Co-operative Governance Awards
Registration fees start at $450 (plus GST) for CCA members and $600 (plus GST) for non-members. Registration opens in early 2010.
Contact:
Christa McMillin
Manager, Member Services
613 238 6711 ext 221 / 866 266 7677 ext 221
christa.mcmillin[at]coopscanada.coop