Category: Policy Development & Advocacy
In March 2016, following a call for participation from the City of Vancouver, 30 organizations came together to form the Community Economic Development Strategic Action (CEDSA) Committee. This diverse group…
2016 is the first year of the ambitious United Nations plan to achieve sustainable development by 2030. What is striking is the close link of many, if not most, of…
The Canadian CED Network’s Policy Council submitted a response to the federal government’s invitation for pre-budget submissions for the 2017 Federal Budget. The submission focused our recommendations on how the government…
The Social Enterprise Council of Canada (SECC), in partnership with CCEDNet-Manitoba, is pleased to announce the sixth national conference on social enterprise (#CCSE2017) to be held in Winnipeg. CCSE2017: A…
The Federal Government has launched a nation-wide call to action to help in the creation of an Inclusive Innovation Agenda. The federal department of Innovation, Science and Economic Development wants to hear…
Labour market transfer agreements support the design and delivery of provincial-territorial programs and services that respond to the employment needs of all Canadian workers, including persons with disabilities, older workers,…
Canada has not had a national housing plan since the mid-1990s. In the intervening years, the housing market has all but been restructured. We’ve all heard about the condo bubbles…
The House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance has launched its pre-budget consultation process, and is inviting the participation of Canadians. A report on the consultations will be tabled in…
On June 28, the federal government announced its long awaited consultation process on the development of a National Housing Strategy. The government is looking for your input now. CCEDNet members have…
Building a diversified and inclusive local economy Download the Community Economic Development Opportunities in Alberta brief Please review and discuss this brief with your team and caucus. We invite you to…
Province Accelerating Growth of Social Enterprises to Create Jobs and Strengthen Economy Ontario has launched a new five-year strategy that will help social enterprises grow their businesses, enter new markets…
Provide Your Input on the Formation, Role and Governance Structure of a Winnipeg Food Policy Council
On February 20, 2015 Food Matters Manitoba hosted The Future of Food visioning session Over the past few years, CCEDNet-Manitoba has supported Food Matters Manitoba and other community organizations to…