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Research, Education and Co-operation Hub
Welcome to REACH
Extending our REACH
In April 2008, a new unit was established by CCA to provide value-added training, research and program management services on behalf of the co-operative community. In an ever-changing world, CCA has a pivotal role within the Canadian co-operative movement - we have a national presence and profile but also have reach through its members to the primary co-operatives and credit unions which support local businesses and communities. Furthermore CCA has extensive global links with the global co-operative community through its long track record in international development.
Through our relationships with provincial co-operative associations, academics and content experts, CCA is uniquely placed to draw down on these networks to better serve the constituents they represent. The core programs and fee-for-service activities for the Research, Education and Co-operation Hub (REACH) are research; education and training; and program management.
In its short history, REACH has already developed an impressive line-up of projects and clients. In 2008-09, REACH:
Researched provincial and national co-operative development strategies and areas of best practices regarding co-op development as part of the Manitoba 2018 co-operative development strategy.
Reviewed agricultural co-operative networks and federations in Canada, the United States and Europe. The review identified best practices in support infrastructures for agricultural co-operatives and provided an opportunity for consultation with the Canadian agricultural co-ops on how best to meet their needs.
Developed, in partnership with Gay Lea Foods Co-operative, a delegate and farmer-director training and development program specifically tailored for the needs of the dairy co-op sector. By working with Gay Lea Foods and experts in training, governance, co-operatives and agriculture, REACH has created a robust development framework for current and prospective delegates and directors of dairy and other agricultural co-ops across Canada.
