Author: Matthew Thompson
The Canadian CED Network is inviting applications for the positions of S4ES Program Director, S4ES Evaluation Manager, and S4ES Program Assistant! THE S4ES PROGRAM The Social Enterprise Ecosystem project (S4ES)…
Co-operatives in Canada continue to be important actors in Canada’s social economy. The strength of the co-operative model lies in its ability to support local economies by revitalizing and sustaining…
The United Nations Association in Canada (UNA-Canada) and the British Council Canada are pleased to launch Active Citizens Social Enterprise (ACSE) in communities across the country. This is a chance for…
On November 28th, 2016, Alexandra Mendès, Member of Parliament for Brossard – Saint-Lambert, tabled Motion M-100. The purpose of Motion M-100 is to provide for the development and implementation of a…
The Indigenous Women in Community Leadership program is a four-month (May 1 – August 25, 2017) education program offered by Coady Institute’s International Centre for Women’s Leadership. This program enables…
Saskatoon co-operator extraordinaire, Harold Chapman, has been named to the Order of Canada! Harold is being recognized for his seven+ decades of co-operative leadership, which has impacted people in Saskatchewan,…
happy_holidays_from_ccednet.jpg Our offices will be closed from December 24th to January 2nd, inclusive. We look forward to working with you to strengthen community economies in the New Year!
After 2 days on board the train – internet-less (much to the demise of Audrey-Anne who’s just about to breakdown) – we arrive at dawn in the surprising city of…
Ethel Côté with fellow CCEDNet member and appointee to the Order of Quebec, Marguerite Mendell at ECONOUS2016 [photo by Stephanie Colvey] Longtime member of the Canadian CED Network, Ethel Côté,…
SFU’s Community Economic Development program has officially launched LEAP! (Local Entrepreneurship Accelerator Program) with a new website. LEAP! is an eight week accelerator program for brand new start-up social entrepreneurs…
Last year was a busy one for CCEDNet. Here is an overview of some of our accomplishments. 2016 Highlights • Web traffic continues to grow with 2,000 unique visitors each week…
On November 30th, Vancouver city councillors approved phase II of the Community Economic Development Strategy for the Downtown Eastside. Over $350,000 will be allocated to “Quick Start Projects” and “Feasibility Studies…