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LOCATION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:3005 119 St NW, Edmonton, Edmonton, Alberta
UID:exec-assist@canadianworker.coop
DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:REGISTRATION FORM & DEADLINES=0D=0A=0D=0A  Early-bird registration deadline EXTENDED to October 3rd, 2025.=0D=0A  Standard registration deadline is November 2, 2025.=0D=0A=0D=0A =0D=0A=0D=0A  DATES and LOCATION=0D=0A=0D=0AThe 2025 Conference is being held at the Providence Renewal Centre,=0D=0A  3005 119 Street NW, Edmonton, Alberta, from the morning of Tuesday,=0D=0A  November 18th through Thursday, November 20th (the closing ceremony=0D=0A  will be finished by 3pm MT). =0D=0A=0D=0A =0D=0A=0D=0A  REGISTRATION FEES      =0D=0A=0D=0AThe registration fee covers access to all on-site conference=0D=0A    activities, lunches on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, and dinners=0D=0A    on Tuesday and Wednesday. There is an option for on-site=0D=0A  dinners, Monday and Thursday for folks interested. =0D=0A=0D=0ANot included are accommodations, other meals, and tax.    =0D=0A=0D=0A =0D=0A=0D=0ACWCF Member Rates (including members of another Worker Co-op=0D=0A  Federation, CoopZone, and friends of the CWCF). =0D=0A=0D=0AThis conference employs a sliding-scale pricing model, inspired by=0D=0A  the Green Bottle Method, in alignment with CWCF?s JEDDI and=0D=0A  accessibility priorities. This method enables increased accessibility,=0D=0A  depending on financial privileges and lived=0D=0A  experiences. The solidarity rate is also available for those members=0D=0A  sending a second or third (etc.) participant(s) to the conference.=0D=0A=0D=0A =0D=0A=0D=0A  Member Fees: Three-day Conference Package=0D=0A=0D=0A=0D=0A  Member Supporter Rate - $325 (early bird $300) =0D=0A=0D=0A  This rate is suggested for member co-ops that are covering the=0D=0A    costs of their members to attend the conference and have a=0D=0A    substantial operational budget and are in good financial standing.=0D=0A    By selecting this ticket, you are helping to subsidize tickets for=0D=0A    those in more precarious situations.=0D=0A  Individuals buying their own ticket who consistently meet their=0D=0A    own needs, have higher education, might have some debt, but can=0D=0A    regularly make payments on it. By selecting this ticket, you are=0D=0A    helping to subsidize tickets for those in more precarious situations. =0D=0A=0D=0A =0D=0A=0D=0A  Member Regular Rate $250 (early bird $225)=0D=0A=0D=0A  This rate is suggested for member co-ops that cover the=0D=0A    costs of their members attending the conference. =0D=0A  Individuals who consistently meet their own needs, have=0D=0A    higher education, and might have some debt but can regularly make=0D=0A    payments on it. =0D=0A=0D=0A =0D=0A=0D=0A  Member Solidarity Rate and Second and Third Member Rate  $200=0D=0A    (early bird $180)  =0D=0A=0D=0A  This rate is for second and third members attending from=0D=0A    the same co-op.=0D=0A  Co-ops and organizations that cover the costs, with the=0D=0A    majority of their members from BIPOC communities or other=0D=0A    Equity-Denied Groups (EDGs) (including 2SLGBTQI+).=0D=0A  Individuals paying for their own ticket are from BIPOC=0D=0A    communities or other EDG communities (including 2SLGBTQI+). =0D=0A=0D=0ANOTE: non-profit organizations not eligible for CWCF membership may=0D=0A  be eligible for the member rate. Please contact us.  =0D=0A=0D=0A   =0D=0A=0D=0A  Non-Member Rates: Three-day Conference Package=0D=0A=0D=0A=0D=0A  Non-Member Supporter Rate $650 (early bird $600)  =0D=0A=0D=0A  This rate is suggested for co-ops and organizations that=0D=0A    are not members of CWCF and that cover the costs for their members=0D=0A    to attend the conference. =0D=0A  Individuals buying their own ticket who consistently=0D=0A    meet their own needs, have higher education, might have some debt,=0D=0A    but can regularly make payments on it. By selecting this ticket, you=0D=0A    are helping to subsidize tickets for those in more precarious situations. =0D=0A=0D=0A =0D=0A=0D=0A  Non-Member Regular Rate $575 (early bird $550)  =0D=0A=0D=0A  This rate is suggested for co-ops and organizations that=0D=0A    are not members of CWCF and that cover the costs for their members=0D=0A    to attend the conference. =0D=0A  Individuals buying their own ticket who consistently=0D=0A    meet their own needs, have higher education, might have some debt,=0D=0A    but can regularly make payments on it. =0D=0A=0D=0A  =0D=0A=0D=0AIt is also possible to register for single days.  =0D=0A=0D=0A =0D=0A=0D=0A  ACCOMMODATIONS=0D=0A=0D=0AThere are some accommodations available on-site. There will be an=0D=0A  option to book accommodation as part of your registration:=0D=0A=0D=0A  Single room with a single bed: $70 plus tax per night/person -=0D=0A    breakfast included; washroom is shared.=0D=0A  Single Suite with a double or queen bed: $90 plus tax per=0D=0A    night/person - breakfast included; washroom is in the suite.=0D=0A  Double Suite with a double or queen bed plus a single bed: $57.50=0D=0A    plus tax per night/per person- breakfast included; washroom is in=0D=0A    the suite. If there is only one person the price is $90 for that person.=0D=0A=0D=0A=0D=0A  NOTE: It is an extra cost of $25 per night for extra=0D=0A    individuals in a room, this is only possible in the Single Suites=0D=0A    and some Double Suites where they have a twin bed included for a=0D=0A    third person. =0D=0A=0D=0ANote: The block of rooms is limited while supplies last. =0D=0A=0D=0AOTHER ACCOMMODATIONS: We may be able to make billet spaces available,=0D=0A  provided by worker co-op members in the area. If you are interested,=0D=0A  please indicate this on your registration form. In addition, there are=0D=0A  other hotels nearby. See this=0D=0A    link for more details. =0D=0A=0D=0A =0D=0A=0D=0A  TRANSPORTATION=0D=0A=0D=0A=0D=0A  Car-pooling: Some=0D=0A  individuals in Calgary & other nearby regions may be carpooling to=0D=0A  the Conference; please indicate on the registration form if you are=0D=0A  interested in joining or starting a carpool.=0D=0A=0D=0A  Other ground=0D=0A  transportation: There is bus service to Edmonton from other=0D=0A  locations in Alberta and in some cases, other provinces.  Bus lines=0D=0A  include Flix Bus (least=0D=0A  expensive), Ebus, and Red Arrow.  Another option is Via Rail.=0D=0A=0D=0A  Ground Transportation from=0D=0A    the Airport: The Edmonton Airport is about a 20-minute drive=0D=0A  to the Providence Renewal Centre. It is also easily accessible by=0D=0A  public transit, which takes about 45-60 minutes.  The directions are=0D=0A  here, and the fare is $3.75. =0D=0A=0D=0A =0D=0A=0D=0A  TRAVEL SUBSIDIES=0D=0A=0D=0AWorker Co-op Members: A travel subsidy is available to CWCF worker=0D=0A  co-op members to assist them to attend.  This amount will be=0D=0A  approximately 1/2 the Economy Basic/Standard airfare cost. If you=0D=0A  require this subsidy, please indicate this on your registration form.=0D=0A  Please book early, as the individual subsidy, and possibly the number=0D=0A  of subsidies, will be limited. =0D=0A=0D=0ACWCF will also subsidize the cost of car-pooling, train and bus=0D=0A  tickets, upon request.=0D=0A=0D=0A  Questions?  If you have any questions about the=0D=0A  conference, please contact Chloë Williams, Executive Assistant, exec-assist@canadianworker.coop =0D=0A
SUMMARY:2025 CWCF Conference
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