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In May 2012, the federal government provided notice that as of May 2013 it would discontinue core funding to regional economic development organizations in Atlantic Canada. In July 2012, the…
The objective of this briefing is to assess the economic impact on Ontario of the lending services provided through the Community Futures Program—a federal program designed to stimulate economic development…
Focusing on the development of a sustainable future for rural and northern regions, this eBook touches on the themes of governance, community, economic, and social development, as well as development…
The trouble with economic recovery is that someone else always has to do it – the bankers, investors, industrialists or mandarins. What about the rest of us – and what…
This report reviews the economic inclusion achievements and challenges of the East Baltimore Revitalization Initiative, a major community development project. It examines the use of local residents in construction jobs…
A Model Reflecting a Decade of Experiences and Successes For more than ten years, minority English-speaking communities in the province of Quebec have been engaged in collective efforts to improve…
Executive Summary ACOA’s Community Mobilization (CM) and Community Investment (CI) sub-programs are part of the Agency’s Community Development (CD) program. Through its CD program, ACOA works with communities and entrepreneurs to stimulate…
For those who work on combating growing numbers of problem properties, and who are looking to expand the available toolbox of options, the buzz these days is all about land…
The Community Futures Program (CFP) supports Community Economic Development (CED) and builds the self-reliance and capacity of communities to realize their full sustainable potential. The objectives of the CFP in support of…
Community level action towards sustainable development has emerged as a key scale of intervention in the effort to address our many serious environmental issues. This is hindered by the large-scale destruction of…
Fostering resilient communities and building wealth in today’s local economies is necessary to achieve individual, regional, and national economic security. A community wealth building strategy employs a range of forms…
How to stimulate growth and support job creation are two critical challenges that countries confront following the global financial crisis. The Local Economic and Employment Development (LEED) Programme of the…
