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Member resources update, June 2026

Federation News
09 Jun 2026

Save the Date!

Caring for Communities conference
October 27, 2026
Langley

The Caring for Communities conference will recognize and celebrate the commitment of frontline workers in the community social services sector. Sessions will provide tools and strategies to help workers self-advocate, share ideas, access support, and honour their cultural identities, while exploring practical approaches to strengthening workplace well-being, sharing knowledge and promising practices, and nurturing cultures of collective care and support.

Caring for Communities 2026 is a partnership between The Community Social Services Health & Safety Association (CSSHSA) and The Federation.

Registration will open in June.

Professional development

Human Trafficking 101 for frontline workers
various dates
(in-person and virtual opportunities)
Neeru Muker, Children of the Street

This two-hour course is designed for social service professionals and offers a comprehensive understanding of human trafficking. Participants will learn how trafficking works, how to recognize the signs, relevant laws, and ways to support youth affected by trafficking or sexual exploitation. Training is delivered by a CARF-accredited program and follows a trauma-informed, client-centred approach. Upon successfully passing a competency-based test, participants will receive a certificate of completion.

Register now for virtual training on June 19, 2026, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Cost: $60 per participant.

In-person training dates will be announced soon. Please confirm your interest to be among the first to hear about these opportunities.

Member services

Shared HR services

Introducing:

  • Experienced HR leadership to fit your budget
  • On-demand or part-time leadership support

provided by Michael Weeks.

Michael Weeks has 25+ years of senior HR leadership experience in the private and public sectors. He brings a deep familiarity with the social services sector through eleven years with CSSEA and member employers.

Learn more about the services and discounted rates available to Federation members.

Professional development

CRA GST/HST series for finance staff
Michael Monk, Canada Revenue Agency

Michael Monk has decades of acquired GST/HST knowledge and experience, having worked with multiple complex GST/HST issues.

  • February 22, 2027 - Introduction to GST/HST: Charities & Non-Profit Organizations
  • March 22, 2027 - Taxable vs. Exempt Supplies: Charities & Non-Profit Organizations
  • April 5, 2027 - Input Tax Credits: Operating Expenses + Capital Real Property and Capital Personal Property
  • May 17, 2027 - Public Service Bodies’ (PSB) Rebate
  • June 21, 2027 - GST/HST Audits vs. GST/HST Examinations + Record-Keeping

Pre-register now to save your seat for these virtual presentations.

Upcoming Regional Meetings

Dates for the 2026 - 2027 Regional meetings will be scheduled once Federation staff have had a chance to meet with your newly elected regional board members.

Get the most out of The Federation’s Member Management System

We will be hosting orientations for our member management system, Glue Up, in the fall. We’ll share some of the exciting features of this tool that let us serve you better.

Confirm your interest in the advanced session selection.