Category: Policy Development & Advocacy
CCEDNet member Roger Peters is an engineer and policy analyst with over 40 years experience in co-operatives, clean energy, and local economic development. He is a founding member of the…
The federal government’s role as backstop during the COVID-19 pandemic doesn’t end with the first wave of reopening—Canada needs to step up with more investments to ensure a just, equitable…
Victor Beausoleil is the Executive Director of Social Economy through Social Inclusion (SETSI) and a CCEDNet Board member. Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, Canadians have been fascinated by reports…
Note: this piece was originally published on the Co-operate Enterprise Council website by CECNB’s executive director Wendy Keats. This piece is a follow-up to an earlier post Wendy wrote on the CECNB blog entitled…
The federal government has taken — and continues to take — swift and bold actions in response to COVID-19. However, important budgetary and policy decisions will need to be made…
The CCEDNet team thanks our members for your commitment to the community over the last few weeks as we collectively face this unprecedented health crisis. Whether it’s continuing to provide essential…
“Our budget capitalizes on advantages such as publicly-owned Manitoba Hydro and Efficiency Manitoba, our strong social economy sector, local business acumen, and dynamic economic development strategies emerging in First Nations…
Announcement, CCEDNet
Following the appointment of the federal Cabinet in December, CCEDNet has sent letters to key Ministers with recommendations based on our Policy Priorities. Read the letters sent to: Supporting effective…
Exciting policy progress at the City of Winnipeg Last week, the City announced a Request for Proposals for a food service provider at City Hall, including 20% of the evaluation…
February 18, 2020 – The Canadian Community Economic Development Network (CCEDNet) stands in solidarity with the Hereditary Chiefs, community members, and land defenders of Wet’suwet’en. We recognize the sovereignty of…
CCEDNet Manitoba is pleased to help shape Manitoba’s 2020-21 provincial budget through our submission. Our briefing was sent last week to Minister of Finance Scott Fielding. The submission involves eight recommendations…
Across Canada, people are taking action to create more equitable, inclusive and sustainable community economies. Governments can help. The federal election is a prime opportunity to tell candidates how they…