Category: What’s New

The co-operative sector has cause to celebrate as an all-party Parliamentary Caucus on Co-operatives prepares to hold its first meeting. The caucus will look to continue the work that the…

impact-en_0.jpg In September 2013, the Province of Ontario, through their Social Enterprise Strategy for Ontario committed to pilot one or more Social Impact Bonds by working closely with innovative social…

For Albertans with an interest in addressing complex social issues such as poverty and family violence, the news of a new provincial Social Innovation Endowment was a clear highlight in…

The Government of Alberta is set to create the largest Social Innovation Endowment in Canada through Bill 1-the Savings Management Act. The Social Innovation Endowment Fund (SIEF) will receive $1…

The recently launched Community Finance Solutions is now accepting applications for expert advisory support in the development of the following types of new impact investing funds and products: Creation of…

Wouldn’t it be amazing to know that every time you made a donation, it went directly to creating a job or training opportunity for someone with barriers to employment? It…

greetings-from-the-new-economy-1200×800.jpg The New Economy Coalition (NEC) is issuing a Request for Proposals for young people working to build the New Economy. On a rolling basis, they will be offering small…

Anticipating Budget 2014 Budgets are not simply financial documents. They are clear statements of values and priorities. Some people and communities benefit, while others do not. Particular outcomes for society…

Budgets are not simply financial documents. They are clear statements of values and priorities. Some people and communities benefit, while others do not. Particular outcomes for society are pursued aggressively,…

The Canadian CED Network’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held on May 29th, 2014 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, and virtually across the country.  Call for Board Nominations Call for Resolutions…

Budgets are not simply financial documents. They are clear statements of values and priorities. Some people and communities benefit, while others do not. Particular outcomes for society are pursued aggressively,…

SPARK a community connection sparkphoto.jpg “Spark, a service of the Canadian Community Economic Development Network, matches non-profit community organizations in Winnipeg with volunteers who have specific skills or are experts…