Author: Katherine
As a diverse nation of innovators, Canadians have a lot of potential to propel ourselves towards an equitable and sustainable recovery from COVID-19. That said, we still face some serious…
The Canadian Community Economic Development Network is excited to invite organizational members to apply to become host organizations through the CreateAction: Inclusive Social Innovation program. Not already a member? Check…
The Canadian Community Economic Development Network (CCEDNet) and the National Association of Friendship Centres (NAFC) are pleased to announce their partnership for the 10th incarnation of the CreateAction program.Funded by…
At our AGM this past June, CCEDNet members passed a resolution calling on CCEDNet to urge the federal and provincial governments to enshrine the United Nations Declaration on the Rights…
Updated September 8, 2020 The Investment Readiness Program helps social enterprises to design, measure, and scale in order to get ready to accept investments. If you are a: Charity Non-profit…
Ten days ago, Juan Tellez was charged with sedition, terrorism and crimes against public health in Bolivia. I first met Juan 20 years ago in the early days of…
On July 28, the community economic development movement lost an elder. Dr. John Loxley was a scholar, teacher, activist, mentor, and friend to many. His vision of a world in…
On August 8, CCEDNet organized a meeting between members of the People-Centred Economy Group (PCE Group) and the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development. The meeting…
At the last meeting of CCEDNet’s Board of Directors, Victor Beausoleil was selected as the new President of the Board. He takes over from Laurie Cook, who had been President since…
The Canadian CED Network’s Policy Council submitted a response to the federal government’s invitation for pre-budget submissions for the 2021 Federal Budget. This year, the House of Commons Standing Committee on…
The Common Approach to Impact Measurement is looking for 12 people to sit on its inaugural Governance Group. The Governance Group is a key vehicle for community ownership of the Common…
CCEDNet member Roger Peters is an engineer and policy analyst with over 40 years experience in co-operatives, clean energy, and local economic development. He is a founding member of the…