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“Good political theatre” yields concrete steps at Ottawa gathering of co-operatives and mutuals

Author Tahmeed Shafiq
“Social finance money that is supposed to combat climate change and promote community investment is so easy to turn into more road construction and paving.”

Why It Matters

Federal grant applications often lack specific direction for co-operatives. Advocacy organizations frequently have to ask the government whether co-ops are even eligible. What’s the best way for co-ops to contact the government if they have questions?

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