Canadian CED Network


Check out our new resources!

We have developed tools and resources to generate a national dialogue
amongst community organizations, youth and universities about learning
in community for social outcomes:

  • A discussion paper (coming soon) for CED organizations on community development service learning;
  • A critical reflections paper
    detailing the Storytellers’ Foundation’s experience using service
    learning as a strategy to mobilize citizens around community
    development.
  • A practical “CDSL Tester Kit”
    for those CED organizations who may want to embark on a community
    development service learning initiative, including the replication of
    tools used by the Storytellers’ Foundation for service learning
    initiatives.
  • A PowerPoint presentation given at the 2008 National CED Conference.

For more information on the CDSL project, please click here.

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The BC CED Network, together with Coast Capital Savings and the Vancity Community Foundation, are pleased to announce $1000 bursaries are now available for ten practitioners to upgrade their CED skills and knowledge through Simon Fraser University’s Certificate Program for CED Professionals, starting in fall 2008. Deadline to apply is July 30, 2008. Contact Nicole Chaland for more information at 250-386-9980 ext 103 or via email at nchaland (at) ccednet-rcdec (dot) ca.

For more information on the SFU Program for CED Professionals, please visit www.sfu.ca/cscd/ced

 

 

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

CCEDNet would like to congratulate the Ontario government for realizing the need for an updated Corporations Act and proactively working towards necessary revisions. However, we are disappointed that the consultation process has not been well publicized and has not included many important voices within the not-for-profit sector. We encourage the Ministry of Government and Consumer Services (MGCS) to take the time to review all submitted responses and to continue seeking the input of those who have not been included in current and previous discussions. This statute is of great importance, both to the way in which not-for-profit organizations operate and incorporate in the province and to the public perception of the value of their work in terms of employment, economic development, and services.

CCEDNet has reviewed many of the responses and briefings of other involved organizations and key players and have engaged our Ontario members in developing our own response.

To download the full document, please click here.

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This year’s National CED Conference – Waves of Change: Building People-Centred Economies welcomed 400 CED practitioners, civil society representatives, community leaders, government representatives, business and co-operative developers, and academics at the University of Saskatchewan for dozens of learning and information sharing sessions and regional, national, and international plenary speakers.

Conference highlights included a policy action planning session; networking lunches; site visits to prairie CED initiatives; and vibrant social events that included an aboriginal theatre, dance, and music evening; a dance to a live blues band; and a gala banquet in a heritage museum.

Over four inspirational days conference delegates worked together to advance a pan-Canadian CED policy agenda, built skills and organizational capacity, and created new connections and networks. Overall, participants learned together and demonstrated that CED is an effective approach to revitalize local economies, tackle poverty and homelessness, and create sustainable communities.

We would like to thank all participants and volunteers at this year’s National CED Conference. Your attendance made this event such a great success!

To view the daily conference bulletins, click on the links below:

Thursday, May 22nd

Friday, May 23rd

 

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The 2008 National CED Conference program is now available. Click here to download a full PDF version.

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JOB POSTING:

Manager, CED Youth Programs

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT:
Start Date: June 2008 – March 2009

Please submit your CV and a letter of application no later than May 25, 2008 by Email to Bianca Mathieu

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Manager of CED Youth Programs will manage implementation and development of programs in community economic development targeted to young people. This includes:
• all aspects of a national intern program for young graduates to gain career-relevant work experience with Community Economic Development (CED) organizations. The program is funded by the Government of Canada, Service Canada, Career Focus Program.
• Supervision of the Youth In Charge program funded by Service Canada in BC to strengthen youth engagement in the labour market and CED involving 8 rural and 3 urban communities.
The funding for both of these programs ends March 2009 under current agreements and so this position’s term will end at that time. However it is expected that the position will work to develop other opportunities and initiatives to continue CCEDNet’s engagement of young people and their organizations in CED, and may be extended if other funding becomes available. It is also expected that the position will manage support to CCEDNet’s youth-led network “Emerging Leaders”, supervise the Youth In Charge Coordinator, and manage sub contracts for a national program to develop community development service learning opportunities. The position is therefore a key opportunity for a professional with program management experience to contribute to a dynamic and growing area of work with youth and community partners to enhance youth leadership in community economic development.

Job Responsibilities:

Manage a National CED Internship Program involving 20 six month internships for young graduates with job coaching and mentoring supports. This includes:

  • promoting and marketing the program
  • interviewing and selecting host organizations, mentors and internship candidates
  • coordinating travel logistics
  • managing evaluation and reporting
  • instigating job search assistance
  • coordinating peer learning opportunities with CCEDNet’s Emerging Leaders Committee
  • budget and financial management for the program in accordance with Government of Canada requirements
  • supporting and monitoring host organizations, interns and mentors in achieving effective outcomes, and developing tools and resources for the program
  • Supervising a Youth In Charge program in British Columbia involving community partners and 22 youth leaders in 11 communities working to enhance labour market and economic outcomes through CED.
  • Developing and managing other CED youth programs and support to the youth-led committee and network of CCEDNet “Emerging Leaders”.

Supervision:

Supervises the work of a temporary full time youth coordinator, interns, and sub-contractors as required.
Reports to the Program Director. .

Communication:

• Communicates effectively with staff, elected committee members and all levels of the CCEDNet organization
• Works closely with all staff
• Maintains effective working relationships with CCEDNet regional coordinators, particularly the BC Coordinator.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • A bachelor’s degree and/or relevant experience (three to five years) in public administration, community development, adult education, or a related discipline.
  • Experience in program management and development.
  • Experience managing program budgets in excess of $300 k.
  • Experience in administering contribution agreements and meeting government funding reporting requirements.
  • Excellent command of written English.
  • Excellent interpersonal communications skills.
  • Excellent command of Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel.
  • Ability to work independently, and to work effectively as part of a team.
  • Experience working with community-based organizations.
  • Experience in skills development activities with young people.
  • Knowledge of community economic development and the Canadian CED Network.
  • Demonstrated good judgement.
  • Ability to travel within Canada.
  • Excellent organizational and administrative skills.

Preference will be given to bilingual candidates.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Position based at CCEDNet’s head office in Victoria, BC.
• Requires extensive computer use and teleconferencing with participants.
• May involve overtime work at peak periods.
• Salary is up to $51 000 per year, depending on experience, plus statutory benefits.
• Twenty days vacation/year.

A copy of program information relevant to the position is available here.

 

Location: 
211-620 View Street
Victoria, British Columbia V8Y 1V7 Canada
Compensation: 
up to 51 000/per year
Start Date: 
Jun 1 2008
Deadline: 
May 25 2008 – 23:59
E-mail: 
Phone: 
250-386-9980
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The Canadian CED Network’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) is being held on May 24th at our National CED Conference in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.

Resolutions:

1.Kyoto Protocol

Sponsors: Yvon Poirier and Ethel Côté

WHEREAS the government of Canada has officially adhered to the Kyoto Declaration

AND WHEREAS Global warming is affecting communities in Canada and all over the world

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED CCEDNet demands that the Canadian government abide strictly by the Kyoto protocol to reduce the emission of global warming gases and that programs be put forward to help communities meet the standards advanced by the protocol, namely programs that support communities in their development of locally owned renewable energies.

2. Civil Society and Aid Effectiveness

Sponsors: Yvon Poirier and Ethel Côté

WHEREAS the Paris Declaration adopted in 2005 on aid effectiveness does not recognize civil society as an important actor in the social and economic development of societies, and excluded civil society in the discussions and consultations leading to the formulation of the policies

AND WHEREAS International Development NGO’S and other partners are advocating that civil society be included in future policies and in the discussions leading up to their formulation,

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that CCEDNet supports those leading the discussions, organization efforts and advocacy work of Civil Society Organizations in preparation for the High Level Forum on Aid Effectiveness (HLF 3) to take place in Accra in September 2008, and insists that both Canadian civil society and government understand and support civil society as an effective channel of aid delivery.

3. Make Poverty History

Sponsors: Yvon Poirier and Ethel Côté

WHEREAS reducing poverty is one of the main objectives of the Millennium Development Goals (MDG);

AND WHEREAS the Make Poverty History Campaign is a global civil society network that is at the forefront of this struggle; 

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that CCEDNet officially joins the campaign and invites its membership to do the same, and asks the federal and provincial governments to put in place policies and programs to eliminate poverty in Canada and in the world, such as the ones recommended by Make Poverty History.

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Dear CCEDNet members,

Re: 2008 BOARD ELECTION

As approved by members at CCEDNet’s last Annual General Meeting, changes were implemented in the bylaws to appoint an Elections Officer and allow for online voting for board members in the event of a contest for board seats.

A call for nominations was sent to all CCEDNet members on February 22nd for the three (3) seats that are up for election in 2008. The deadline to receive nominations at the national office was April 3rd, 2008.

The nominations committee received nominations for three (3) candidates in good standing. Consequently, in accordance with section 5.3 of CCEDNet’s General Bylaws, the Elections Officer has declared that there will be no election and that the three (3) nominees are elected by acclamation.

The report of the Elections Officer and Nominations Committee will be submitted to the AGM on May 24, 9:30am – 11am, at the University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon.

Congratulations to the candidates whose terms will start on May 24, 2008. To view the biography of each officer, please click on the name below.

Norman Greenberg
Natasha Jackson
Carol A. Madsen

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This is to alert you of that the Call for Proposals for the Cooperative Development Initiative (CDI) – Innovation and Research is now open. More information on the CDI RFP process for 2008-09 can be found at the following link – click here.

 

For more information, please contact Mark Goldblatt at or by telephone at 613-238-6711, ext 205.

 

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Victoria, BRITISH COLUMBIA – The Canadian Community Economic Development Network (CCEDNet) is calling on the government of Saskatchewan to re-instate their $8-million investment in Station 20 West. The $11.5-million dollar multi-use facility, located in the low-income inner-city core of Saskatoon, is being developed to revitalize local communities. Providing essential community-led services like outreach medical treatment, a co-operative grocery store and affordable housing, the facility is being hailed as a national demonstration project for what is effective in reducing poverty. CCEDNet – representing the interests of thousands of community economic development organizations – believes that government investment in projects like Station 20 West are integral in helping to transform inner-city neighbourhoods into attractive places to live and work.

Rupert Downing, Executive Director of CCEDNet, added that “our national work across Canada points to a history of success in revitalizing communities by creating community-owned and driven strategies to tackle poverty, homelessness and neighbourhood decline. Saskatoon’s Station 20 West is a national model which demonstrates all the right approaches to creating social and economic opportunities. It is very disappointing that the Government of Saskatchewan has cancelled its investment without doing due diligence on the cost-benefit of this kind of community partnership.”

Community economic development has a long history of success in revitalizing communities across Canada through locally-led action. The combined values of inclusiveness, sustainability and reciprocity ensure that economic change is long-lasting for struggling communities.

Saskatchewan board member, Victoria Morris, states that “Station 20 West represents a much needed and very positive direction for Saskatoon’s core neighbourhoods. There is a vast amount of community support.” In response to the provincial government’s reallocation of the funding, the community has shown support for Station 20 West by organizing the largest rally in recent Saskatoon history, starting a capital campaign, begun government letter writing campaigns, community art projects and a Facebook group with almost 5,000 members. “As a resident of the core neighbourhoods, I greatly anticipate being able to access the much needed services that Station 20 West will provide.”

The Canadian Community Economic Development Network (CCEDNet) is a national non-governmental charitable organization established to support the work of community organizations that are creating economic opportunities and enhancing social conditions in Canada. CCEDNet, in partnership with Quint Development Corporation, is hosting the 2008 National CED Conference in Saskatoon, May 21-24.

Community Economic Development (CED) is action by people locally to create economic opportunities and better social conditions, particularly for those who are most disadvantaged. CCEDNet’s national office is located in Victoria, BC.

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For more information, please contact Erin Brocklebank, Communications Coordinator, (250) 386-9980 ext.106.

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