Healthcare Co-op Federation of Canada

11/04/2022

The Ontario government has launched a $15 million Life Sciences Innovation Fund to help entrepreneurs and innovators in the sector move their ideas and prototypes from the lab to the marketplace.
This is good news for an industry where start-ups often face risks in scaling up their health technology solutions. This new fund should help Ontario solidify its position as a leading global life sciences center.
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Le gouvernement de l’Ontario a lancé un Fonds pour l’innovation en sciences de la vie de 15 millions de dollars pour aider les entrepreneurs et les innovateurs du secteur à faire passer leurs idées et leurs prototypes du laboratoire au marché.
Une bonne nouvelle pour un domaine d’activité où les jeunes entreprises rencontrent souvent des risques quand il s’agit de mettre à l’échelle leurs solutions en technologies de santé.
Ce nouveau fonds devrait permettre à l’Ontario de consolider sa position en tant que centre mondial de premier plan des sciences de la vie.

Ontario Launches $15 Million Life Sciences Innovation Fund | Ontario Newsroom

09/26/2022

Healthcare co-operatives provide innovative solutions to engage members in community-centred care. By empowering communities to care for their wellbeing, our members seek to support the attainment of the UN SDGs 2, 3 and 11 Co-operators READ MORE: http://ow.ly/wZWv50KSGHv

07/19/2022

Board Member Hugh Nelson and representatives from the Norwest Co-op of Winnipeg are attending the 2022 ACE Institute in Vancouver this week. It’s been a pleasure for them to visit the Musqueam First Nation this morning and learn about their traditions!

06/20/2022

The Healthcare Co-op Federation of Canada was privileged to represent its members at the CMC Congress and AGM last week! We were excited to see such an incredible youth delegation, with over 50 in-person youth participants!

At the AGM, CMC members ratified a motion that acknowledges the impact of climate change and the role co-operatives play in mitigating our carbon footprint, by joining the Campaign.

03/20/2022

Chère communauté: Nous vous souhaitons une merveilleuse journée internationale de la francophonie. Nous espérons que la coopération soit la tendance de la . Que souhaitez-vous? Utilisez ce hastag pour partager votre souhait!

03/08/2022

On this International Women's Day, we're honoring the women who are driving new ways of thinking and doing. At HCC, we're proud to support and promote women who work in social service, health and wellness sector in Canada and abroad.
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02/24/2022

LISTEN NOW - Lisa Clatney, Executive Director of the Saskatoon Community Clinic discusses the history and impact of the SCC on a recent episode of co-op radio CFRO http://ow.ly/w2mX50HZ4tT

02/21/2022

The UN recently acknowledged the role of health cooperatives in the pandemic response. Internationally, cooperatives conducted vaccine clinics, distributed PPE and provided vital mental health services and care for communities. Read the full report: http://ow.ly/4ba450HZ3tv