CCEDNet Board Welcomes Ryan Gibson

Through its Executive Director, CCEDNet is represented on the steering committee of Community Based Research Canada, a new cross-sectoral network of universities and civil society organizations that is pushing for greater community - university - government partnerships in research that will impact real needs in Canadian communities.

The Canadian CED Network is inviting applications for a work experience position which will be based out of its office in Victoria, BC. The Communications Assistant position will begin on August 4, 2009 for a period of six (6) months. This internship is part of our CreateAction CED Work Experience Program and, as such, the following criteria apply:

ISISE will make the case for social enterprise development as an effective model for immigrant settlement and integration.

A call for nominations was sent to all CCEDNet members on March 10th for the three (3) seats that are up for election in 2009. The deadline to receive nominations was April 22nd, 2009.

Nominations were received for two (2) candidates in good standing. Consequently, in accordance with section 5.3 of CCEDNet's General Bylaws, the Elections Officer has declared that there will be no election and that the two (2) nominees are elected by acclamation. The vacant position will be filled by the Board in accordance with by the by-laws.