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Research paper thumbnail of Economic Impact of the Canadian Co-operative Sector: A Comparison of 2009 and 2010

The paper examines the economic impact of the Co-operative sector in Canada. Co-operatives play a... more The paper examines the economic impact of the Co-operative sector in Canada. Co-operatives play a strong role in the Canadian economy and in the social fabric of our nation. This study seeks to quantify the impact of this sector. This is the first national study of its kind in this country. This research project uses revenue and employment data from Industry Canada and Statistics Canada to analyze the economic impact of all organizations that have registered as co-operatives in Canada. We used the Input-Output Analysis method to estimate the direct and spinoff benefits of this sector on the economy. The economic impact results for 2010 will be presented, with a comparison to the finalized results for 2009. The powerpoint presentation from CASC is attached. The paper has been submitted to a journal and is forthcoming. URI's above link to an Ontario-specific study and a Manitoba-specific study by the same authors, as well as an infographics.

Research paper thumbnail of Webinar: Measuring Co-operative Impact - Methodologies for capturing the economic, social and environmental impact of co-ops

The webinar featured work by researchers currently working on projects related to measuring co-op... more The webinar featured work by researchers currently working on projects related to measuring co-operative' social and economic impact, including George Karaphilis of Cape Breton University, Nicoleta Uzea of the University of Western Ontario and Dr. Fiona Duguid of the Canadian Co-operative Association. The presentation includes a discussion of the new National Study on the Economic Impact of Co-operatives.

Research paper thumbnail of A perspective on the reverse logistics of plastic pallets in Canada

Journal of remanufacturing, Sep 5, 2018

Research paper thumbnail of Economic & Social Impacts of Co-Operatives in Nova Scotia

This panel session at the 2012 Co-operating to Build a Better Nova Scotia Conference in Halifax p... more This panel session at the 2012 Co-operating to Build a Better Nova Scotia Conference in Halifax presented the preliminary results of two projects, one looking at the economic impact of co-operatives in Nova Scotia, and one looking at their social impacts. The slides for George Karaphillis's presentation are bilingual (English and French). There are no slides available for Luc Theriault's presentation. The YouTube URI leads to an audio recording of all four presenters.

Research paper thumbnail of Economic Impact of the Co-operative Sector in Ontario (2010)

Research paper thumbnail of Financing the Social Economy research project: Profiles of Social Economy Organizations in Atlantic Canada

Research paper thumbnail of Economic Impact of the Co-operative Sector in Manitoba (2010)

Co-operatives are recognized as important economic actors in the social economy in Canadian juris... more Co-operatives are recognized as important economic actors in the social economy in Canadian jurisdictions and throughout the world. In Manitoba co-operatives are well-recognized for their contributions to the social and economic fabric of the province, and as such, governments and other stakeholders are interested in investing in the growth of this sector. The following paper presents an analysis of the economic impact of the sector using the input/output economic model and data collected from various sources. This paper will demonstrate that the total impact of the sector in Manitoba is equal to 1.7billioninvalue−addedGDP,or3.251.7 billion in value-added GDP, or 3.25% of the total economy. It also creates employment for almost 20,000 people in the province and contributes over 1.7billioninvalue−addedGDP,or3.25830 million in household income and over $530 million in total taxes paid. In this paper we also demonstrate that the co-operative model has been used in Manitoba to promote self-sufficiency for over a century and we draw from relevant literature examining the sector more broadly. Using longitudinal data we are able to analyze key data points in the sector over a seven year period to explore not only the changes the sector has undergone but also the stability that it presents in terms of revenues and numbers of employees. This paper fills in gaps in the knowledge of the co-op sector in Manitoba and provides policy makers and other key stakeholders’ important evidence to support their future work and research.

Research paper thumbnail of Economic & Social Impacts of Co-Operatives in Nova Scotia

This panel session at the 2012 Co-operating to Build a Better Nova Scotia Conference in Halifax p... more This panel session at the 2012 Co-operating to Build a Better Nova Scotia Conference in Halifax presented the preliminary results of two projects, one looking at the economic impact of co-operatives in Nova Scotia, and one looking at their social impacts. The slides for George Karaphillis's presentation are bilingual (English and French). There are no slides available for Luc Theriault's presentation. The YouTube URI leads to an audio recording of all four presenters.

Research paper thumbnail of Economic impact of the Nova Scotia co-operative sector

Nova Scotia’s co-op sector has a rich history going back to the 1860s but detailed knowledge of t... more Nova Scotia’s co-op sector has a rich history going back to the 1860s but detailed knowledge of the role of the sector in the economy is limited. We estimated the economic impact of co-ops and credit unions, including GDP, income, employment, and taxes. We also examined the impact of co-ops across the Urban – Rural divide

Research paper thumbnail of A perspective on the reverse logistics of plastic pallets in Canada

Journal of Remanufacturing

Research paper thumbnail of Economic Impact of the Co-operative Sector in Manitoba (2010)

Co-operatives are recognized as important economic actors in the social economy in Canadian juris... more Co-operatives are recognized as important economic actors in the social economy in Canadian jurisdictions and throughout the world. In Manitoba co-operatives are well-recognized for their contributions to the social and economic fabric of the province, and as such, governments and other stakeholders are interested in investing in the growth of this sector. The following paper presents an analysis of the economic impact of the sector using the input/output economic model and data collected from various sources. This paper will demonstrate that the total impact of the sector in Manitoba is equal to 1.7billioninvalue−addedGDP,or3.251.7 billion in value-added GDP, or 3.25% of the total economy. It also creates employment for almost 20,000 people in the province and contributes over 1.7billioninvalue−addedGDP,or3.25830 million in household income and over $530 million in total taxes paid. In this paper we also demonstrate that the co-operative model has been used in Manitoba to promote self-sufficiency for over a century and we draw from relevant lit...

Research paper thumbnail of Financing the Social Economy research project: Profiles of Social Economy Organizations in Atlantic Canada

Research paper thumbnail of Economic Impact of the Canadian Co-operative Sector: A Comparison of 2009 and 2010

The paper examines the economic impact of the Co-operative sector in Canada. Co-operatives play a... more The paper examines the economic impact of the Co-operative sector in Canada. Co-operatives play a strong role in the Canadian economy and in the social fabric of our nation. This study seeks to quantify the impact of this sector. This is the first national study of its kind in this country. This research project uses revenue and employment data from Industry Canada and Statistics Canada to analyze the economic impact of all organizations that have registered as co-operatives in Canada. We used the Input-Output Analysis method to estimate the direct and spinoff benefits of this sector on the economy. The economic impact results for 2010 will be presented, with a comparison to the finalized results for 2009. The powerpoint presentation from CASC is attached. The paper has been submitted to a journal and is forthcoming. URI's above link to an Ontario-specific study and a Manitoba-specific study by the same authors, as well as an infographics.

Research paper thumbnail of Webinar: Measuring Co-operative Impact - Methodologies for capturing the economic, social and environmental impact of co-ops

The webinar featured work by researchers currently working on projects related to measuring co-op... more The webinar featured work by researchers currently working on projects related to measuring co-operative' social and economic impact, including George Karaphilis of Cape Breton University, Nicoleta Uzea of the University of Western Ontario and Dr. Fiona Duguid of the Canadian Co-operative Association. The presentation includes a discussion of the new National Study on the Economic Impact of Co-operatives.

Research paper thumbnail of Economic Impact of the Co-operative Sector in Ontario (2010)

The co-operative sector is well-known as an economic powerhouse globally, and is increasingly rec... more The co-operative sector is well-known as an economic powerhouse globally, and is increasingly recognized as significant in the Canadian economy both nationally and in specific Canadian jurisdictions. This paper demonstrates the size and economic impact of the co-operative sector in the province of Ontario. Analysis shows that the value-added GDP impact of the co-op sector in Ontario is 5.9billionyearly.Furthermore,thesectorinjects5.9 billion yearly. Furthermore, the sector injects 5.9billionyearly.Furthermore,thesectorinjects3.3 billion into household income and $1.3 billion in taxes paid at all levels of government. In terms of employment, the sector is responsible for providing over 57,000 jobs (full time equivalents) in the province. We find in the analysis that the co-operative sector in Ontario is approximately 1% of the total economy (value-add GDP). We also find in this paper that the co-operative sector in Ontario is involved in a diverse range of industries. The highest number of co-operatives are in housing and child care services and this is also where there...

Research paper thumbnail of A perspective on the reverse logistics of plastic pallets in Canada

Journal of Remanufacturing

Research paper thumbnail of Economic impact of the Canadian co-operative sector (2009 and 2010)

International Journal of Social Economics

Purpose Little research exists on the economic impact of the co-operative sector in Canada, and c... more Purpose Little research exists on the economic impact of the co-operative sector in Canada, and changes in the sector over time. The purpose of this paper is to fill-in the gaps in the knowledge about the size of the sector and its performance over time using a comparative analysis. Design/methodology/approach The authors of this paper conducted an input-output analysis of co-operatives in Canada for the years 2009 and 2010. First, the authors quantified the size of the sector for each year and then these two data points were compared to analyze the changes in this one-year period. Findings This paper demonstrates that co-operatives in Canada are significant to the national economy and remain stable over time. Originality/value This is the first time such a study has been done in Canada for the co-operative sector.

Research paper thumbnail of Economic Impact of the Canadian Co-operative Sector: A Comparison of 2009 and 2010

The paper examines the economic impact of the Co-operative sector in Canada. Co-operatives play a... more The paper examines the economic impact of the Co-operative sector in Canada. Co-operatives play a strong role in the Canadian economy and in the social fabric of our nation. This study seeks to quantify the impact of this sector. This is the first national study of its kind in this country. This research project uses revenue and employment data from Industry Canada and Statistics Canada to analyze the economic impact of all organizations that have registered as co-operatives in Canada. We used the Input-Output Analysis method to estimate the direct and spinoff benefits of this sector on the economy. The economic impact results for 2010 will be presented, with a comparison to the finalized results for 2009. The powerpoint presentation from CASC is attached. The paper has been submitted to a journal and is forthcoming. URI's above link to an Ontario-specific study and a Manitoba-specific study by the same authors, as well as an infographics.

Research paper thumbnail of Webinar: Measuring Co-operative Impact - Methodologies for capturing the economic, social and environmental impact of co-ops

The webinar featured work by researchers currently working on projects related to measuring co-op... more The webinar featured work by researchers currently working on projects related to measuring co-operative' social and economic impact, including George Karaphilis of Cape Breton University, Nicoleta Uzea of the University of Western Ontario and Dr. Fiona Duguid of the Canadian Co-operative Association. The presentation includes a discussion of the new National Study on the Economic Impact of Co-operatives.

Research paper thumbnail of A perspective on the reverse logistics of plastic pallets in Canada

Journal of remanufacturing, Sep 5, 2018

Research paper thumbnail of Economic & Social Impacts of Co-Operatives in Nova Scotia

This panel session at the 2012 Co-operating to Build a Better Nova Scotia Conference in Halifax p... more This panel session at the 2012 Co-operating to Build a Better Nova Scotia Conference in Halifax presented the preliminary results of two projects, one looking at the economic impact of co-operatives in Nova Scotia, and one looking at their social impacts. The slides for George Karaphillis's presentation are bilingual (English and French). There are no slides available for Luc Theriault's presentation. The YouTube URI leads to an audio recording of all four presenters.

Research paper thumbnail of Economic Impact of the Co-operative Sector in Ontario (2010)

Research paper thumbnail of Financing the Social Economy research project: Profiles of Social Economy Organizations in Atlantic Canada

Research paper thumbnail of Economic Impact of the Co-operative Sector in Manitoba (2010)

Co-operatives are recognized as important economic actors in the social economy in Canadian juris... more Co-operatives are recognized as important economic actors in the social economy in Canadian jurisdictions and throughout the world. In Manitoba co-operatives are well-recognized for their contributions to the social and economic fabric of the province, and as such, governments and other stakeholders are interested in investing in the growth of this sector. The following paper presents an analysis of the economic impact of the sector using the input/output economic model and data collected from various sources. This paper will demonstrate that the total impact of the sector in Manitoba is equal to 1.7billioninvalue−addedGDP,or3.251.7 billion in value-added GDP, or 3.25% of the total economy. It also creates employment for almost 20,000 people in the province and contributes over 1.7billioninvalue−addedGDP,or3.25830 million in household income and over $530 million in total taxes paid. In this paper we also demonstrate that the co-operative model has been used in Manitoba to promote self-sufficiency for over a century and we draw from relevant literature examining the sector more broadly. Using longitudinal data we are able to analyze key data points in the sector over a seven year period to explore not only the changes the sector has undergone but also the stability that it presents in terms of revenues and numbers of employees. This paper fills in gaps in the knowledge of the co-op sector in Manitoba and provides policy makers and other key stakeholders’ important evidence to support their future work and research.

Research paper thumbnail of Economic & Social Impacts of Co-Operatives in Nova Scotia

This panel session at the 2012 Co-operating to Build a Better Nova Scotia Conference in Halifax p... more This panel session at the 2012 Co-operating to Build a Better Nova Scotia Conference in Halifax presented the preliminary results of two projects, one looking at the economic impact of co-operatives in Nova Scotia, and one looking at their social impacts. The slides for George Karaphillis's presentation are bilingual (English and French). There are no slides available for Luc Theriault's presentation. The YouTube URI leads to an audio recording of all four presenters.

Research paper thumbnail of Economic impact of the Nova Scotia co-operative sector

Nova Scotia’s co-op sector has a rich history going back to the 1860s but detailed knowledge of t... more Nova Scotia’s co-op sector has a rich history going back to the 1860s but detailed knowledge of the role of the sector in the economy is limited. We estimated the economic impact of co-ops and credit unions, including GDP, income, employment, and taxes. We also examined the impact of co-ops across the Urban – Rural divide

Research paper thumbnail of A perspective on the reverse logistics of plastic pallets in Canada

Journal of Remanufacturing

Research paper thumbnail of Economic Impact of the Co-operative Sector in Manitoba (2010)

Co-operatives are recognized as important economic actors in the social economy in Canadian juris... more Co-operatives are recognized as important economic actors in the social economy in Canadian jurisdictions and throughout the world. In Manitoba co-operatives are well-recognized for their contributions to the social and economic fabric of the province, and as such, governments and other stakeholders are interested in investing in the growth of this sector. The following paper presents an analysis of the economic impact of the sector using the input/output economic model and data collected from various sources. This paper will demonstrate that the total impact of the sector in Manitoba is equal to 1.7billioninvalue−addedGDP,or3.251.7 billion in value-added GDP, or 3.25% of the total economy. It also creates employment for almost 20,000 people in the province and contributes over 1.7billioninvalue−addedGDP,or3.25830 million in household income and over $530 million in total taxes paid. In this paper we also demonstrate that the co-operative model has been used in Manitoba to promote self-sufficiency for over a century and we draw from relevant lit...

Research paper thumbnail of Financing the Social Economy research project: Profiles of Social Economy Organizations in Atlantic Canada

Research paper thumbnail of Economic Impact of the Canadian Co-operative Sector: A Comparison of 2009 and 2010

The paper examines the economic impact of the Co-operative sector in Canada. Co-operatives play a... more The paper examines the economic impact of the Co-operative sector in Canada. Co-operatives play a strong role in the Canadian economy and in the social fabric of our nation. This study seeks to quantify the impact of this sector. This is the first national study of its kind in this country. This research project uses revenue and employment data from Industry Canada and Statistics Canada to analyze the economic impact of all organizations that have registered as co-operatives in Canada. We used the Input-Output Analysis method to estimate the direct and spinoff benefits of this sector on the economy. The economic impact results for 2010 will be presented, with a comparison to the finalized results for 2009. The powerpoint presentation from CASC is attached. The paper has been submitted to a journal and is forthcoming. URI's above link to an Ontario-specific study and a Manitoba-specific study by the same authors, as well as an infographics.

Research paper thumbnail of Webinar: Measuring Co-operative Impact - Methodologies for capturing the economic, social and environmental impact of co-ops

The webinar featured work by researchers currently working on projects related to measuring co-op... more The webinar featured work by researchers currently working on projects related to measuring co-operative' social and economic impact, including George Karaphilis of Cape Breton University, Nicoleta Uzea of the University of Western Ontario and Dr. Fiona Duguid of the Canadian Co-operative Association. The presentation includes a discussion of the new National Study on the Economic Impact of Co-operatives.

Research paper thumbnail of Economic Impact of the Co-operative Sector in Ontario (2010)

The co-operative sector is well-known as an economic powerhouse globally, and is increasingly rec... more The co-operative sector is well-known as an economic powerhouse globally, and is increasingly recognized as significant in the Canadian economy both nationally and in specific Canadian jurisdictions. This paper demonstrates the size and economic impact of the co-operative sector in the province of Ontario. Analysis shows that the value-added GDP impact of the co-op sector in Ontario is 5.9billionyearly.Furthermore,thesectorinjects5.9 billion yearly. Furthermore, the sector injects 5.9billionyearly.Furthermore,thesectorinjects3.3 billion into household income and $1.3 billion in taxes paid at all levels of government. In terms of employment, the sector is responsible for providing over 57,000 jobs (full time equivalents) in the province. We find in the analysis that the co-operative sector in Ontario is approximately 1% of the total economy (value-add GDP). We also find in this paper that the co-operative sector in Ontario is involved in a diverse range of industries. The highest number of co-operatives are in housing and child care services and this is also where there...

Research paper thumbnail of A perspective on the reverse logistics of plastic pallets in Canada

Journal of Remanufacturing

Research paper thumbnail of Economic impact of the Canadian co-operative sector (2009 and 2010)

International Journal of Social Economics

Purpose Little research exists on the economic impact of the co-operative sector in Canada, and c... more Purpose Little research exists on the economic impact of the co-operative sector in Canada, and changes in the sector over time. The purpose of this paper is to fill-in the gaps in the knowledge about the size of the sector and its performance over time using a comparative analysis. Design/methodology/approach The authors of this paper conducted an input-output analysis of co-operatives in Canada for the years 2009 and 2010. First, the authors quantified the size of the sector for each year and then these two data points were compared to analyze the changes in this one-year period. Findings This paper demonstrates that co-operatives in Canada are significant to the national economy and remain stable over time. Originality/value This is the first time such a study has been done in Canada for the co-operative sector.