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Multi-stakeholder cooperatives (MSCs) are co-ops that formally allow for governance by representatives of two or more “stakeholder” groups within the same organization, including consumers, producers, workers, volunteers or general community…
Rapid social, economic and technological change, driven in large part by globalization, are intensifying the challenges faced by Canadian communities. The new forms of social cleavage that are emerging require…
Many communities in Canada are using communty economic developpment (CED) to sucessfully combat socioeconomic decline and build strong community-based organisations that contribute to citizen participation and the cultural diversity of…
These are brief profiles from the report on the first phase research findings of the Immigrant Settlement and Integration through Social Enterprise Initiative (ISISE). Contents: EthniCity Catering Immigrant Integration Farming…
This 10-page directory of Immigrant Social Enterprises in Canada was carried out as part of research for the Immigrant Settlement and Integration through Social Enterprise initiative (ISISE).
This is the report on the first phase research findings of the Immigrant Settlement and Integration through Social Enterprise Initiative (ISISE). The Canadian Community Economic Development Network (Canadian CED Network)…
Public attention has focused increasingly on innovative strategies to expand employment, in the context of intransigent and high unemployment levels, slow job growth, and government cutbacks. For roughly 20 million…
Responding to a request from the newer Neighbourhood Renewal Corporations (NRCs) in Manitoba, Neighbourhoods Alive! asked CCEDNet to facilitate knowledge transfer between old and new NRCs. Through interviews with both the…
Women in transition out of poverty create their own success, transforming all aspects of their lives by moving out of crisis management and dependency, building long-term goals, and pursuing livelihood…
This paper is a starting point for a discussion about the role the co-operative sector can play in assisting immigrants and refugees in Canada and the role that the immigrant…
Research, experience and public debate relevant to poverty have virtually exploded in the past few years—in variety, depth and breadth. New examples from this growing body of knowledge provide important…
This report is a result of research conducted in partnership with Public Interest on how to support the entrepreneurial activity of immigrants living in the City of Toronto. Results of…