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Constructions Ensemble: Shared Management, a Winning Formula

Three houses on a two-lane street with two pick-ups parked in from of them and a small trailer parked between them.

This video by the Chantier de l’économie sociale highlights Constructions Ensemble, a worker cooperative in Québec City. Sharing the responsabilities between employees, who are also members of the board of directors, has allowed the cooperative to be long-lasting and to create a organisational cultre appreciated by all.  Production : Funambules Médias Coordination : Chantier de l’économie

Quartier Artisan: Bringing the Community Together Through Governance 

A view from a nearly empty road with some cars in the distance. Sidewalks bord the two lane road. Grass is on the left and some buildings are in the distance.

This video by the Chantier de l’économie sociale highlights the Quartier Artisan of Lac Mégantic, Québec. The board of directors of the Quartier Artisan maintains close connections to the citizens, city, and artisans so that it can adjust and adapt to the needs and priorities of the community.  Production: Funambules Médias Coordination: Chantier de l’économie sociale 

Cuisine Atout: Democratic Governance, an Asset for the Next Generation 

A kitchen with

This video by the Chantier de l’économie sociale highlights Cuisine Atout, a social integration company in Montreal whose mission is to support adults in their social and professional integration in the catering industry. After 18 years as general manager, Guy Thibault, supported by his board of directors, is handing over the reins to Magdalena Schweiger.