Category: Policy Development & Advocacy

In support of the Government of Canada’s commitment to developing a Canadian Poverty Reduction Strategy, the Honourable Jean‑Yves Duclos, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development recently announced members of…

In late 2015, when Prime Minister Trudeau released his ministerial mandate letters, an important commitment was included to develop a national strategy on social innovation and social finance.  The federal government…

The Canadian CED Network’s Policy Council submitted a response to the federal government’s invitation for pre-budget submissions for the 2018 Federal Budget.  This year, the House of Commons Standing Committee on…

The Government of Canada is moving forward in the development of a Social Innovation and Social Finance Strategy to support communities in addressing their most difficult problems and help more people,…

Last week CCEDNet Manitoba provided the City of Winnipeg with their Budget 2018 submission. This submission reflects CCEDNet Manitoba’s over 100 members’ policy priorities. The central recommendation is a call for…

This summer, we’re sending teams of dedicated volunteers out to over 25 communities in Alberta to raise awareness about renewable energy, and to make the case that Alberta has the…

The Government of Nova Scotia announced on April 12 that they will be working with the Social Enterprise Network of Nova Scotia to help more social enterprises start and expand. A…

Leading up to the first full budget by the new provincial government, there was a significant amount of apprehension among community groups around austerity and potential spending cuts.  With 15,000…

“Climate change is a defining issue of our time, imposing high and escalating costs on society over the coming decades and centuries. It requires clear, effective, and decisive action to…

On April 7, MP Ramesh Sangha introduced Bill C-344, a private member’s bill that would authorize the Minister of Public Works to require an explanation of anticipated community benefits when…

The Parliament of Canada has voted unanimously to adopt Motion M-100, sending a clear message and mandate to the Government of Canada. M-100 is a Private Member’s Motion, tabled by…

The Board of the Canadian CED Network (CCEDNet) is pleased to announce that Carol Anne Hilton has been named Director for a term ending at the 2018 Annual General Meeting….