Source: Government

Just when ‘the market’ nearly took over all areas of life, the credit, climate and democratic crunches came along, challenging us to rebuild a society that works well for all….

Aboriginal Financial Institutions (AFIs) were created by the Federal Government in consultation with Aboriginal leaders in the mid 1980s and early 1990s. The intended purpose of AFIs was to have…

It is generally accepted by economic development professionals and municipal officials that new real estate development will not only enhance the economic base of the community, but that it will…

Over 64 municipal and regional governments across Canada are using a food systems approach to improve health, generate economic development, address environmental sustainability, and engage communities. The report “Municipal Food…

3Victoria, June 3, 2013 – The Community Social Planning Council of Greater Victoria’s Building Resilient Neighbourhoods project has just released a report highlighting research and lessons learned from Phase One…

In 2004, the community movement in Quebec finds itself at a crossroads. The new Liberal government (which won the April 2003 election under Jean Charest) wants to break with the…

Women’s Venture, a self-employment training program, decreases the likelihood participants will need government assistance, subsidized health care and other support services in the future while increasing the likelihood they will…

This workbook tells the story of Savannah’s experience in developing a citizen-centered city government that allowed it to work productively with local residents to improve troubled neighborhoods and build a…

In the context of the economic recovery and public budget cuts, policy silos and fragmented short-term policy interventions have become luxuries that our economies can no longer afford. Government intervenes…

Non-profits have played a vital role in building communities in Canada and continue to make important contributions to developing public infrastructure. Canada has a large non-profit and voluntary sector, and…

After previous recessions, the long term unemployed, those on low incomes and the people living in our poorest communities have often been last in line to benefit from recovery.  As…

Per the Council direction from the July 4, 2011 General Issues Committee meeting, Economic Development Division staff are reporting back on the request to examine the merits of incorporating “Community…