Canadian CED Network

Themes: Food & Water Security

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CED Profile: Green Bean Coffee Imports

This is one of the Canadian CED Network’s CED in Manitoba Profiles Project produced 50 stories of Manitoba communities working to build fairer and stronger local economies, reduce poverty, and revitalize neighbourhoods. A…
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CED Profile: Le Marché St. Norbert Farmers’ Market

This is one of the Canadian CED Network’s CED in Manitoba Profiles Project produced 50 stories of Manitoba communities working to build fairer and stronger local economies, reduce poverty, and revitalize neighbourhoods In…
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Municipal Food Policy Entrepreneurs

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…

The Business of Food Hubs: Planning Successful Regional Produce Aggregation Facilities

This workshop-style webinar explains the value of, and takes you through the steps for creating your own food hub feasibility study. Food hubs (regional aggregation points) have been identified by…
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Economic and Community Development Outcomes of Healthy Food Retail

A new report from PolicyLink examines the economic development benefits of improving healthy food access. Authors Erin Hagan and Victor Rubin argue that new grocery stores, corner stores, farmer’s markets,…
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Building Sustainable Food Systems in Ontario and Beyond

Models and Best Practices The research presented in this document emerged as part of the momentum described above. It was designed to build on the findings of earlier reports, and…
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The Resilience Imperative: Co-operative Transitions to a Steady-State Economy

In his new book, CCEDNet founding member Mike Lewis, of the Canadian Centre for Community Renewal, builds on 35 years of leadership in community economic development, the social economy and…
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Working Together for Local Food: Co-operative Profiles and Resource Guide

Canada is home to a vibrant “local food movement” with initiatives in every province. Increasingly, Canadian consumers are buying and eating local food for many reasons – freshness, taste, health,…
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Assembling Understandings: Findings from the Canadian Social Economy Research Partnerships, 2005-2011

Close to 400 products were generated through the various research projects coming out of the Canadian Social Economy Research Partnerships (CSERP). This body of research is a substantial contribution to…
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A Seat at The Table: Resource Guide for Local Governments to Promote Food Secure Communities

This resource guide is designed to assist local governments promote food security and support food systems in BC. It showcases a sample of the wide range of innovative projects being…
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Thought About Food: A Workbook on Food Security & Influencing Policy

This workbook was developed as part of a series of research projects on food security. As well as using research and experiences drawn from the Nova Scotia Food Security Projects,…
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Summary of Rural Issues Related to CED in the New Economy

This report draws together information from all of the research projects conducted as part of the Manitoba Research Alliance on Community Economic Development in the New Economy. It includes sections…