Co-ops Can Access Government Support Co-ops and Mutuals Canada confirms that co-operatives will be eligible for the same funding as other businesses from Canada’s COVID-19 Economic Response Plan. Key highlights of the plan include: -eliminating the payroll tax for three months by providing a 10% wage subsidy to small businesses; -deferring tax payments until August [...]
Co-ops Pitching In To Stem Covid-19 Challenges Co-ops are all always concerned about their communities and are stepping up to help neighbours during the current Covid-19 outbreak. The Calgary Co-op is offering free care packages to people ordered quarantined by public health officials. The packages contain non-perishable food essentials and are available until April 15. [...]
Calgary Co-op To Expand Again The Calgary Co-op is planning to purchase a shopping plaza known as Marda Loop Village and develop an urban grocery store, residential, retail and commercial spaces. Co-op spokesman Damon Tanzola says the new grocery store will have a smaller format than traditional stores, but still offer a variety of fresh [...]