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In his new book, CCEDNet founding member Mike Lewis, of the Canadian Centre for Community Renewal, builds on 35 years of leadership in community economic development, the social economy and…
Canada and the European Union are in the process of negotiating a Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA). This agreement would eliminate most tariffs between Canada and the EU and…
By Kirsten Bernas(Research & Policy Advisor, CCEDNet) March 6, 2012 This article originally appeared on SEEChangeMagazine.com Measuring social and economic impacts is vital to the growth of innovative community solutions…
Registration for Connections 2012: Community Investment Solutions for a Better Ontario is now open! Click here to register today! Connections 2012 will seek to explore the systemic shift happening within Ontario’s…
The Canadian Social Economy Hub has produced three final publications building on the results of the national, 6-year research program. Follow the links below to view these publications in our…
Manitoba Budget 2012 – A Missed Opportunity for Meaningful Investment in our Communities Click here to learn how the 2012 Manitoba Budget relates to our member-adopted Policy Resolutions. On April…
On April 13, 2012 the Canadian Co-operative Association was informed by the Government of Canada about the termination of the Co-op Development Initiatives along with significant cuts to the Rural…
Tuesday May 1, 2012 1:00pm Atlantic, 12:00 pm Eastern, 11:00 am Central, 10:00 am Mountain, 9:00 am Pacific International Committee Webinar Session Register TODAY and join us to learn about…
Some governments around the world are experimenting with new financial instruments, notably ones that are most often in Canada called ‘social impact bonds’ (SiB). Simply, a ‘social impact bond’ is…
At the International Forum on the Social and Solidarity Economy in Montréal last October, Québec’s Minister of Municipal Affairs, Regions and Land Occupancy proposed the creation of a provincial-territorial…
The 2012 Alternative Federal Budget (AFB): A Budget for the Rest of Us, was launched today by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives. What makes the AFB different? It recognizes and…
The Spark service of the Canadian CED Network presents Spring 2012 Strengthening Non-Profits Workshops: Workshops Click for descriptions and facilitator bios 1. Cultivating a Healthy Work/Life Balance 2. Planning for Financial…