Author: Raissa Marks
COVID -19 threatens to accelerate the retirement of business owners across rural Atlantic Canada. This is a real challenge. Co-operatives and Social Enterprise offer a solution. Recent reports from the…
A new cohort of MPs is headed to Ottawa on November 22nd. We want to make sure they take action for community economies! Supporting community economies is Canada’s best path…
In Victoriaville, Quebec, a web series of eight video clips featuring thoughts and insights from Bill Ninacs recently was launched. In this series, Bill shares his vision of the evolution…
CCEDNet
The Canadian Community Economic Development Network is excited to announce our third invitation for organizational members to apply to employ youth through the CreateAction: Inclusive Social Innovation work experience program….
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…