Category: Local Economy
Join CCEDNet’s Local Organizing for Fair Economies Community of Practice! Looking to continue learning, sharing, and building on your capacity for Local Organizing for Fair Economies? Already involved in local organizing…
Two weeks ago, I was fortunate to be among 100 decent work advocates gathered in Montréal for My Labour Our Future, an event highlighting the 100th anniversary of the International…
Creating Manitoba’s New Non-Profit Strategy CCEDNet’s recommendations to the Provincial Government city-2042634.png In May 2019, the Province of Manitoba announced plans to develop a new non-profit strategy. Find the Canadian…
The Province of Manitoba is developing a new non-profit strategy. The stated intention behind the strategy is to build capacity and promote sustainability in the non-profit sector, in order to…
A CCEDNet Analysis of Manitoba’s New Building Sustainable Communities Program As I’ve been cycling and walking through inner city Winnipeg communities this spring, I’ve been thinking deeply about the role…
TL;DR: A point form analysis by theme areas of the 2019 Manitoba provincial budget is below. The storefront entrance of Mother Earth Recycling (MER) runs adjacent to my new favourite…
Calgary is breaking new financial territory in Canada, becoming the first city to have its own local, digital currency. Sometimes referred to as complementary currencies or micro-currencies, local currencies operate…
Happy Holidays from CCEDNet! CED Holiday Buying & Giving Guide 2018 Are you spreading the holiday cheer this year? This guide is designed to help extend the reach of that cheer through…
CCEDNet members and partners interested in hosting EconoUs2020 are invited to submit an expression of interest CCEDNet’s national conference is a vital part of a dynamic pan-Canadian movement for inclusive…
BMO Financial Group has announced a $10 million commitment to United Way Greater Toronto to encourage economic growth in the Greater Toronto Area, and launched an initiative to bring together business leaders…
On October 24, 2018, Winnipeggers will go to the polls to elect a mayor, city council, and school trustees. Our city, like many in Canada, continues to face high poverty…
So a friend just shared an article with me about something called Localism. It’s something I’ve been thinking a lot about these days. It’s a huge part of an organization I’ve mentioned before that…