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INVEST Co-op project hosts high-level workshop on aquaculture micro-insurance in Indonesia

17 June 2020

The Co-operative Development Foundation of Canada hosted a high-level international workshop on June 16th to explore micro-insurance solutions to supporting Indonesia’s aquaculture sector. The event was attended by H.E. Cameron MacKay, Canadian Ambassador to Indonesia, representatives of the Indonesian Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries, private and public sector stakeholders. Over 100 participants attended the […]

4R Solution Project Launches 4R Champion Program in Sub Saharan Africa

8 June 2020

News Release OTTAWA, ON – Today, the 4R Solution project is taking another step in bringing a Canadian Innovation to Sub Saharan Africa through the 4R Champion program. The 4R Champion program is a unique opportunity for agricultural advocates to demonstrate increased agricultural yields through the use of 4R Nutrient Stewardship Best Management Practices. “4R […]

Staying the course in times of a global pandemic

9 April 2020

The current level of uncertainty and the policy responses that have been put in place to address the impact of COVID-19 in Canada, and around the world, are unprecedented. This new reality is redefining our daily lives, rewriting our economic interactions and reshaping our social constructs. Yet now, more than ever, we need to reaffirm […]

Women’s Mentorship Program

23 March 2020

In keeping with worldwide precautions and restrictions relative to COVID-19, the Co-operative Development Foundation of Canada (CDF Canada) have diligently postponed the Women’s Mentorship Program (WMP). This decision was not made without thoughtful deliberation and assessment. COVID-19 is top of everyone’s mind – employers, all levels of government, world health agencies and many others have […]

COVID-19 Response

16 March 2020

At the Co-operative Development Foundation of Canada, we are sensitive to growing concerns about coronavirus (COVID-19) and the way it may impact our people and operations. Effective March 16, 2020, we are implementing strict measures to ensure the health and safety of our employees and reduce the risk of potential transmission in our operations. Measures […]

Strengthening financial inclusion in Uganda

2 March 2020

Since 2002, CDF Canada, in partnership with over 200+ credit unions across Canada, has been hosting the annual Women’s Mentorship Program (WMP). WMP is a flagship initiative that invests in women to improve financial inclusion in communities across the world. The target audience are credit union women leaders from Africa, Asia and the Americas. In […]

Call for Credit Union Hosts!

22 January 2020

The next Women’s Mentorship Program will be held from May 25th to June 19th, 2020! This highly successful program was launched in 2002 and has consistently provided female Credit Union Managers from Africa, Asia and the Americas with a unique professional development opportunity in Canada. During the course of their stay in Canada, participants spend a week engaged […]

Study Mission to Kenya

4 September 2019

CDF Canada is offering a unique opportunity for a select group of Canadian credit union leaders to visit Kenya during a one-of-a-kind study mission. This exclusive mission will be open to 5 people only and will familiarize participants with development projects supported by CDF Canada and implemented in partnership with the African Confederation of Co-operative […]

CDF Canada receives the Reginald J. Cressman Award

31 May 2019

The Association of Cooperative Educators (ACE), one of the most prestigious co-op education associations in North America, presented the Reginald J. Cressman Award to the Co-operative Development Foundation of Canada, during the ACE Annual Conference. The event took place in Montréal on May 29th. The Award was given in recognition of the contribution of CDF Canada’s […]

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