At an economic turning point for the country and as the Canadian government looks to stimulate the economy with significant investments in local and regional public infrastructure projects, it is imperative that government leaders leverage tools like Community Benefit Agreements (CBAs) and Social Procurement in an effort to empower diverse communities during this economic recovery.

Investment in infrastructure can be a key driver to reducing economic inequalities, supporting neighbourhood and environmental improvements and growing an inclusive, more representative workforce through a wide range of public infrastructure investments ranging from transit, to affordable housing, to high speed broadband, and many others.

Are you interested in learning more about the path to economic inclusion and inclusive recovery using infrastucture spending? Then join this webinar from Toronto Community Benefits Network. 

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ACE members are cordially invited to participate in our Annual General Meeting (AGM), which will be held on June 24, 12pm (ET).

To be eligible to vote at the Annual General Meeting, you must be a member in good standing of ACE. If you are not a member and wish to become, you can complete the membership form and return to info@ace.coop.

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Promoting an alternative economy based on solidarity and collaboration, the cooperative movement generally gains popularity after each crisis in the dominant economic system. How can the cooperative economy be posed as a solution after the current crisis? What role can organizations working for the development of the cooperative sector play and / or should they assume in building an economy that is socially and environmentally sustainable in the long term?

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The COVID-19 pandemic is a huge challenge for financial institutions. In the current environment, where the cash flow of many consumers and businesses is collapsing due to lack of demand and numerous layoffs, financial institutions will both have to deal with the increased demand for non-performing loans and expose themselves to the risk of default by borrowers, who will have difficulty paying interest and repaying the principal. How are financial cooperatives affected in this context?

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Recently introduced, car-sharing services are very advantageous for people without cars who wish to make occasional trips. However, in the context of the current pandemic, where movement is prohibited or restricted, and where people work from their homes, what are the challenges facing car-sharing cooperatives? What future for this sector of activity?

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The production of essential goods is fundamental for all societies, even in times of pandemic. How does the agricultural sector manage, in this context, to maintain its activities and continue to provide the population with essential products? What challenges do agricultural cooperatives face? How to cure it?

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