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Canadian CED Network – Ontario Summing up the Summer 2012 Newsletter Ontario CED Network News Connections 2012: Community Investment Solutions for a Better Ontario The 2012 Canadian CED…
In the summer of 2012, the Government of Alberta launched a public consultation on the creation of a new social policy framework for the province. Thrive, Calgary’s CED Network, prepared…
September 24, 20121:30pm Newfoundland, 1pm Atlantic, 12pm Eastern, 11am Central, 10am Mountain, 9am Pacific Join us to hear about how co-ops are catalyzing economic development where all else fails —…
In July 2012, Kirsten Bernas (CCEDNet’s Policy Advisor) attended a consultation, representing the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives – MB, hosted by the federal government regarding its new long-term infrastructure…
The Spark service of the Canadian CED Network invite you to attend the Fall 2012 Strengthening Non-Profits Workshop Series. Workshops Click for descriptions and facilitator bios 1. Effective Proposal Writing…
During Québec’s provincial election campaign, the Chantier de l’économie sociale has asked political parties to confirm their commitments and positions on the social economy. Specifically, the Chantier has asked them…
The Social Enterprise Council of Canada (SECC) has added their voice to the international efforts to stop Salesforce.com’s attempt to trademark the term “social enterprise” in the US, EU and…
BC Ideas is a collaborative online competition, where social entrepreneurs enter their ideas and programs to gain funding and support. This competition seeks innovative solutions to health, social and environmental…
Improving the lives of Canadians—and contributing to a more resilient society—requires breakthrough ideas and approaches, game changing strategies and collaborations, and continuous innovation. To support this work, and to commemorate…
Last week, the Local Initiatives Support Corporation announced $17million in new funding from the United States federal government. The funds support LISC’s comprehensive approach to making life better for people…
This summer, a House of Commons Special Committee on Co-operatives is studying the situation of co-ops in Canada. As part of the Committee’s consultations, CCEDNet prepared a brief that highlights…
Source: Institute for Local Self-RelianceOriginal article (reproduced with permission) By Stacy Mitchell When policymakers debate anything having to do with economic development — approving a new big-box store, say, or handing…