Canadian Association for Studies in Co-operation
Multi-disciplinary network of researchers
UKSCS works in co-operation with CASC to develop and distribute the Journal of Co-operative Studies in Canada. The network promotes research on co-operatives in Canada around a variety of themes, including agricultural economics, co-operative education, credit unions, co-operative leadership, worker co-ops and solidarity co-ops.
2022 Conference Theme: Just Transitions: Reimagining Social Movement Solidarities Through and Beyond Crisis
Sixth Annual MacPherson Talk - 2020
The annual talks are held in hour of Professor Ian MacPherson, one of the leading lights of the international co-operative movement. Historian, educator, author, and passionate co-operator, Ian personified the relationship between Canadian co-operative academics and co-op practitioners.
In 2020, the MacPherson Talk features Brendan Reimer, Strategic Partner of Value-based Banking, Assiniboine Credit Union, and his talk, titled, "Beyond Co-operation: The Power of Business as a Force for Good".