Author: Katherine

Since the 2008 global economic crisis, local consumption around the world has been on the rise. Canada is no exception! A year ago, the Business Development Bank of Canada identified…

RIPESS, the Intercontinental Network for the Promotion of Social Solidarity Economy, participated for the first time in the UN and International Organizations Civil Society Focal Points meeting held at the…

After 12 years on CCEDNet’s Board of Directors, including terms as Treasurer, President and Past-President and host of the national conference, Caroline Lachance stepped down this fall.  Caroline was first…

Launched this fall, Ethiquette is the first independent, bilingual platform intended for individual investors. It offers information on the full spectrum of responsible investment strategies and products available in Canada,…

CCEDNet members Yvon Poirier and Ethel Côté will participate in the second edition of the World Human Rights Forum planned for November 27th to 30th, 2014 in Marrakesh, Morocco. Since…

Until recently, anyone who tried to browse our website on a handheld device was frustrated pretty quickly.  Good news!  We made some improvements, and the website should now be navigable…

Visitors to CCEDNet’s website can now learn more about our members and contact them directly by browsing the new CCEDNet Member Map.  The map shines a spotlight on organizations and…

This blog post was originally published November 19, 2014 by the United Nations Research Institute for Social Development In this update on the progress being made in putting social and…

Credit Union Central of Canada (CUCC) wants to hear from you! Is there an initiative or someone at your credit union that deserves Award Winning recognition? Examples could include innovative…

The C2UExpo (Community, College, University Exposition) 2015 Conference, which will be held in Ottawa, from May 26th – 29th, 2015 is calling for papers until December 12. C2UExpo (Community, College,…

Do you know an individual/organization that has made a significant contribution to social planning and social justice in BC? Nominate them for a Deryck Thomson Award! Organizations interested in applying…

The Canadian Women’s Foundation is welcoming applications from emerging and mid-career female leaders with a minimum of 3 years of management experience working in women’s economic development organizations. They are…