Author: Matthew Thompson
Every year, CCEDNet members are invited to submit nominations for CCEDNet’s Board of Directors. This year, there were four vacancies to be filled. Five eligible nominations were received by the…
Last week, CCEDNet members gathered online to participate in the annual general meeting (AGM). This was the first time we have held an entirely virtual AGM. Our shift to the…
Since 2010, the Canadian CED Network – Manitoba has been working with members such as Food Matters Manitoba and the Manitoba Alternative Food Research Alliance, seeking the establishment of a…
In 2017, Canadians across the country will celebrate Canada’s 150th Anniversary of Confederation (Canada 150), a key milestone in the life of our country. The overarching theme to celebrating Canada…
Localizing prosperity is about building upon existing strengths so that communities can develop from within, maximizing the local economic and social benefits for everyone. It is based on a virtuous…
CCEDNet member David Upton was thrilled at the invitation to present on the opportunities social enterprise has to offer Nova Scotia, as a new effort seeks to change the future…
Celebrating Canadians who make a difference Have you met a volunteer whose work in the past year had a profound impact on your community? Now’s your chance to recognize their…
We Are Cities is a campaign engaging citizens and organizations across the country to create a new vision and action plan for how we can build livable cities – exciting…
Credit Union Central of Canada (CUCC) honoured the winners of its annual National Credit Union Awards Program at a gala event on May 6th during its 2015 Canadian Conference for…
In April 2015, the Universitas Programme of KIP International School published a special thematic issue of the journal Universitas Forum entitled “Inclusive urban development and poverty reduction: Learning from innovative…
This spring CCEDNet – Manitoba members identified poverty reduction, social enterprise and housing as priority areas for the 2015 provincial budget. CCEDNet-Manitoba worked to ensure these and other member priorities…
Now more than ever, there is a need to test new ideas and find creative solutions that tackle the systemic urban challenges that hinder the ability of our cities to…