Author: Mr. Mike Toye

New Brunswick co-operatives generate $1.4 billion in revenues, employ thousands  A new study on co-operatives and social enterprises prepared for the Co-operative Enterprise Council of New Brunswick (CECNB), with support…

According to a recent United Nations report countries that invest in their youth will have stronger economies and healthier populations.  Unfortunately the efforts to address youth unemployment in most U.N….

We were pleased to announce at the 2014 Social Finance Forum that Community Finance Solutions will support 16 new initiatives with strategic advice, research, connections, and promotional opportunities. These 16…

In a perfect world, you’d hit every green light on the way to work, the sun would shine 365 days a year, and you’d get to help decide which of…

7 nominees. 6 judges. 1000 votes. SocialFinance.ca recently announced the 2014 Social Finance Innovator Award winners at the Social Finance Forum. The Awards were created to showcase and celebrate the…

In anticipation of the 2015 federal election, CCEDNet’s Policy Council has updated our policy priorities and we are seeking your input. Join Diana Jedig, David LePage and members of CCEDNet’s…

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…