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Social economy as a term may be relatively new to some Friendship Centre communities; however, Ontario’s Friendship Centres and the broader Friendship Centre Movement have been operating within the social…
The Civil Society Strategy sets out how the government will work to support and to strengthen civil society, without compromising its independence. Civil society refers to all individuals and organisations,…
This report explores the relationship between social finance and social determinants of health in order to understand the influence each has on the other to address health and socioeconomic outcomes….
We stand at the brink of disaster. The fragilities of the 2008 global economic meltdown remain, prompting warnings of another financial collapse from the likes of billionaire financier George Soros…
The worst thing about the Alberta economy is the uncertainty of the situation. No one knows when the oil sector will recover and what it will look like when it…
In a context where an increasing number of governments are promoting policies that aim to support organizations and enterprises that make up the social and solidarity economy (SSE), this paper…
Community-based research generally focuses on achieving benefits for both communities and researchers on a local, place-based scale. This case study profiles the six-year evolution of a community-based social enterprise sector…
Victoria’s Social Procurement Framework puts social and sustainable outcomes at the centre of the Government’s procurement activity. By leveraging its significant buying power, the Framework enables Government to increase the value of…
The Manitoba Social Enterprise Strategy (MSES) sought to develop and nurture an ecosystem that facilitates the strengthening and growth of social enterprises creating job and training opportunities for individuals facing…
The Canadian Community Economic Development Network, The Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives, and Rebel Sky Media are proud to present The Inclusive Economy: Stories of Community Economic Development (CED) in…
Over the past two years, momentum has been building behind a new approach to social issues in St. John’s and throughout Newfoundland and Labrador. Across governments, community organizations, and business…
In this webinar, you will hear about how three social enterprise organizations are empowering and creating opportunities for adults across Canada, through a rural, regional, and urban approach. The Canadian…
