Author: Raissa Marks
CCEDNet is excited to offer this learning series to increase capacity among our members for policy and advocacy work. The 2021-22 offerings are based on CCEDNet’s policy priorities, as well…
CED approaches with a strong commitment to democratic processes create the most relevant, resilient, adaptive, equitable, and effective strategies for communities to benefit and thrive. Similarly, democracy at a macro…
The Stronger Together Award celebrates individual and organizational members who have made exceptional contributions to Community Economic Development and/or who have provided outstanding leadership to CCEDNet in achieving our vision…
The Canadian Community Economic Development Network (CCEDNet) is embarking on an ambitious website redevelopment project to bring our online presence up to date and create a core site that better serves…
As we approach our 2021 Annual General Meeting, we are looking back on 2020. How do we tell the story of such a year? How do we honour the pain…
Starting any business is challenging, and co-ops are no different. As veteran co-op developer Russ Christianson observes: “Like any good business, a co-op requires an excellent business plan, sufficient start-up…
As Canadians continue to adapt to the realities of COVID-19, local governments and community partners across the country are adapting their spaces and services to keep residents safe and healthy,…
The recent federal budget renewed the Investment Readiness Program (IRP) for a second 2-year, $50 million term. How can we ensure that this second phase of the IRP is effective…
Originally published in iPolitics, May 7, 2021. Long before COVID-19, Canadians struggled to access affordable housing. Now, isolation, unemployment, and mental illness — side effects of the devastating virus —…
Every year, CCEDNet members are invited to submit nominations for CCEDNet’s Board of Directors. This year, there were four vacancies to be filled. Four eligible nominations were received by the deadline, leading…
Until now, there has never been an economic impact study on the innovative Nova Scotia Community Economic Development Investment Fund (CEDIF) tax credit program to assess its impact in creating…
Yesterday’s federal budget contained two financial commitments for advancing the federal Social Innovation and Social Finance Strategy, which provide a foundation for moving forward on this file. The government committed…