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Co-operation and sustainability: the way forward
June 14 - 16, 2010
The Westin Bayshore
Vancouver, BC
The Canadian Co-operative Association and British Columbia Co-operative Association invite you to beautiful Vancouver for one of the foremost learning and networking events for the Canadian co-operative sector. Join leaders from co-operatives and credit unions across the country and around the world in exploring, learning and strategizing on co-operating for environmental, organizational and social sustainability.
DOWNLOAD THE PRELIMINARY PROGRAM (PDF) HERE and check this page regularly for updates.
Program of events 
Workshop descriptions
Tour of local co-ops
Hotel & venue information
Silent & live auctions in support of CDF
Registration information
PROGRAM OF EVENTS (subject to change)
| Monday, June 14 |
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| 12:30 p.m. |
Tour of local co-ops |
| 6:30 |
Welcome reception |
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| Tuesday, June 15 |
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| 6:45 a.m. |
Breakfast |
| 8:00 |
CCA members-only meeting |
| 9:00 |
CCA Annual General Meeting |
| 12:00 p.m. |
Lunch |
| 1:00 |
BCCA Annual General Meeting |
| 6:00 |
Gala Dinner featuring Awards Ceremony and CDF live auction, |
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entertainment by Vancouver band Headwater |
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| Wednesday, June 16 |
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| 7:00 a.m. |
Breakfast |
| 8:30 |
Keynote address by John Helliwell, Professor Emeritus of Economics, UBC, |
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one of the world's foremost researchers on people's happiness |
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and well-being |
| 9:40 |
Workshop Session A (Choose one of the following) |
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A1 Sustaining the sector: best practices in employee engagement |
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A2 Sustainable approaches to community development |
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A3 Sustainable consumption: can co-ops influence consumer choices? |
| 11:00 |
Workshop session B (Choose one of the following) |
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B1 Financing for sustainability |
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B2 Shift happens: new forms of co-operation |
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B3 Green economy, the co-op way |
| 12:00 p.m. |
Lunch featuring presentation of the Co-operative Governance Awards and |
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closing of the CDF Silent Auction |
| 1:30 |
Workshop Session C (Choose one of the following) |
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C1 Leading the way: governance for co-operative sustainability |
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C2 Sustainable cities - sustainable future |
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C3 Co-operative action for environmental sustainability |
| 3:30 |
Keynote address by Stefano Zamagni, preeminent co-operative economist |
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and author of The Co-operative Enterprise |
| 4:30 |
Congress close |
WORKSHOP DESCRIPTIONS
A1 Sustaining the sector: best practices in employee engagement
How do co-ops and credit unions attract and retain top-quality employees who contribute to their long-term sustainability? How are co-operative values and principles instilled in employees coming from outside the co-op sector? How can an organizational culture committed to sustainability increase employee engagement? Session speakers will explore these questions within the framework of building organizational sustainability.
A2 Sustainable approaches to community development
Throughout their history, co-ops and credit unions have played a significant role in meeting the needs of traditionally under-served communities, and that is equally true today. Presenters will explore ways of creating equitable partnerships, breaking down stereotypes, attracting new members and developing new markets.
A3 Sustainable consumption: can co-ops influence consumer choices?
This session will explore the role and opportunities for the co-operative sector to influence consumer behaviour in making sustainable choices. Learn about how consumer co-ops in Japan and Italy have been at the forefront of sustainable consumption trends. Explore the role of credit unions in promoting responsible debt management in a society geared towards over-consumption.
B1 Financing for sustainability
The age-old co-operative challenge is financing and access to capital. Join speakers in examining financing innovations for organizational sustainability, from identifying the profit opportunities in social financing to using tax credits and new tools for investment in co-ops. Learn how one multi-stakeholder co-operative dealt successfully with questions of financing, ownership and governance.
B2 Shift happens: new forms of co-operation
Co-operatives are becoming increasingly involved in complementary movements and partnering with like-minded organizations as they seek ways to increase profitability, serve their members and achieve social objectives. Presenters will challenge the audience to explore the positive and negative implications of such coalition-building on economic and environmental sustainability.
B3 Green economy, the co-op way
Greening the economy isn't just about reducing greenhouse gas emissions, using less natural resources and creating less waste. It's also about reconfiguring businesses and infrastructure to deliver better returns on natural, human and economic capital investments. Join presenters in discussing and strategizing on how co-ops and the co-op model are central to the vision of a green economy.
C1 Leading the way: governance for co-operative sustainability
Featuring the 2010 winners of the Leadership in Co-operative Governance Award and Brown Governance Co-operative Award for Boardroom Culture, this session will explore the role of boards in charting the course for organizational sustainability. Learn about best practices and innovations in governance that allow enterprises to excel in fulfilling the co-operative principles and providing services to members.
C2 Sustainable Cities - Sustainable Future
Co-ops are part of a matrix of players in different sectors who contribute to building cities that address social, economic and environmental sustainability. Drawing on the example of Vancouver, panellists will focus on the strategies and conditions needed to build a sustainable community-based economy.
C3 Co-operative action for environmental sustainability
Learn about actions co-operative organizations are taking in fighting climate change. Join presenters in exploring the relationship between the co-op principles and environmental sustainability, and strategize on the potential for the co-operative sector to be a leader in this issue.
TOUR OF LOCAL CO-OPS
Explore Vancouver by coach and visit a number of innovative and interesting local co-operatives and credit unions. The tour is approximately four hours on the afternoon of Monday, June 14th for a cost of $55 (plus GST) per participant.
HOTEL AND VENUE INFORMATION
All meetings, including the Welcome Reception and Gala Dinner, will take place at The Westin Bayshore. Featuring the stunning views of mountains and water that Vancouver is famous for, The Westin Bayshore is ideally located in downtown Vancouver. Stanley Park, English Bay, the Vancouver Aquarium, and the shops of Robson Street and the Pacific Centre are minutes away.
The Westin Bayshore has set aside guest rooms for Congress participants at a special rate of $189 (plus taxes) per night. Rooms will be released by The Westin Bayshore by May 14, 2010. CCA cannot guarantee accommodation after this date.
Please reserve your room directly with the hotel at:
1 800 937 8461 or 604 682 3377
bayshore.reservations@westin.com
The Westin Bayshore - Congress registration page
SILENT AND LIVE AUCTIONS IN SUPPORT OF CDF
During Congress 2010, supporters of the Co-operative Development Foundation of Canada (CDF) are invited to participate in two exciting annual CDF auctions - one live and one silent. The Silent Auction will feature over 75 items ranging from a unique stone carving from an Inuit artist, to a striking handcrafted necklace from a co-op in Sri Lanka.
The auction begins the morning of June 14th and closes at lunch on the 16th. Five enticing items will be auctioned off at CDF's Live Auction during the Gala Dinner on June 15th. Participate and help children, women, and men in the developing world to build pathways out of poverty. Empower communities worldwide.
For more information about CDF visit www.cdfcanada.coop. If you are interested in contributing items to the auctions contact CDF's Fundraising Officer at sarah.richardson@coopscanada.coop. The Co-operative Development Foundation of Canada (CDF) is the charity of choice for Canadian co-ops and credit unions. The money raised by CDF is primarily used by the Canadian Co-operative Association (CCA), in its efforts to reduce poverty in more than 20 countries around the world.
REGISTRATION (CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ONLINE)
Registration Fees
Registration fee includes the Welcome Reception, June 16th program, Gala Dinner and entertainment, breakfast and lunch on June 15 and 16, CCA annual meeting or BCCA annual meeting. Not included in the registration fee is the tour of local co-ops, accommodation and travel.
Register by April 16th to take advantage of early bird rates!
Early bird member registration $450
Early bird non-member registration $600
Member registration (after April 16) $550
Non-member registration (after April 16) $650
Co-op Tour $55
CCA or BCCA AGM only $50
Gala Dinner only $150
June 16th program only $425
(GST not included in listed prices.)
Subsidized registration fee
CCA is offering a limited amount of subsidized registration fees. This rate includes the Welcome Reception, June 16th program, Gala Dinner and entertainment, breakfast and lunch on June 15 and 16, CCA Annual Meeting or BCCA Annual Meeting. Not included in the registration fee is the tour of local co-ops, accommodation and travel.
The subsidized rate of $325 (plus GST) is available to co-op members who otherwise would not be able to attend these events. Applications must be made in writing to Evangelia Kambites (evangelia.kambites@coopscanada.coop) and will be considered on a first come, first served basis.
Cancellation policy
Cancellations must be done in writing and sent to Evangelia Kambites at evangelia.kambites@coopscanada.coop , or 400 - 275 Bank Street, Ottawa, ON K2P 2L6 ,or faxed to 613 567 0658 no later than Monday May 31, 2010. A cancellation fee of $50 will be applied. No refunds will be issued after that date. Substitutions are permitted at any time.
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