Category: Finance

The Canadian CED Network’s Policy Council submitted a response to the federal government’s invitation for pre-budget submissions for the 2016 Federal Budget, and Executive Director Michael Toye presented it to…

The Co-operators have announced eight donations totalling $120,000 to organizations across the country that are working to enhance the self-reliance and employability of marginalized youth and people with mental health…

Funding provided to small- and medium-sized businesses in Ontario’s rural and northern communities through the Community Futures Program has generated significant economic and employment growth, according to a new Conference…

The creation of a new credit union trade association was announced January 27. The Canadian Credit Union Association (CCUA) will support and advocate for a successful, competitive and growing credit union…

The Manitoba government will establish a new $10-million loan fund to support social enterprise, creating more employment and training opportunities for people who face barriers to work, Housing and Community…

The federal government has released an open invitation for pre-budget submissions from Canadians in advance of the 2016 Federal Budget. The government has not set a date for the finalized…

In 2016, LITE will award Community Economic Development Grants in the month of June. Grant recipients will be notified in May. LITE funds initiatives that directly create jobs, or leverage…

Serving as mayor provides one with an array of opportunities to demean oneself on a regular basis—funny hats and dunk tanks tend to be involved. However, for me, and for…

Social Enterprises in Ontario: Opportunities abound Ontario’s social enterprise sector is dynamic and growing rapidly, as described in Enterprising Change: Report of the 2015 Social Enterprise Survey for Ontario. 597…

New Brunswick posted draft regulations for the creation of a Community Economic Development Investment Fund tax credit program today for public consultation. The new initiative was published originally announced in the…

Public Safety Canada is seeking proposals for developing a strategic plan and proof-of-concept pilot projects for testing the use of social finance mechanisms in the domain of crime prevention. The…

The Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) is conducting a study of microcredit to gain a better understanding of the types of microcredit programs that are offered by various organizations…