The Canadian CED Network's Annual General Meeting (AGM) is being held on May 24th at our National CED Conference in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.

Resolutions:

1.Kyoto Protocol

Sponsors: Yvon Poirier and Ethel Côté

WHEREAS the government of Canada has officially adhered to the Kyoto Declaration

AND WHEREAS Global warming is affecting communities in Canada and all over the world

Re: 2008 BOARD ELECTION

As approved by members at CCEDNet's last Annual General Meeting, changes were implemented in the bylaws to appoint an Elections Officer and allow for online voting for board members in the event of a contest for board seats.

A call for nominations was sent to all CCEDNet members on February 22nd for the three (3) seats that are up for election in 2008. The deadline to receive nominations at the national office was April 3rd, 2008.

Re: Resignation of Rupert Downing, Executive Director of the Canadian CED Network

The Canadian Community Economic Development Network (CCEDNet) Board of Directors regrets to announce the resignation of Rupert Downing, Executive Director. After more than six years in the position, Mr. Downing will be leaving us to move on to other areas of interest in the CED field while setting aside time to work on personal projects.

EARLY BIRD DEADLINE IS APRIL 18TH!

SFU Certificate Program for Community Economic Development Professionals

Register now for upcoming courses of the SFU Community Economic Development Certificate (CED) Program for Professionals! Call 1-877-202-2268 or email nchaland@ccednet-rcdec.ca.

Membership Renewals

Did you remember to renew your CCEDNet membership this year?

CCEDNet would like to thank all of our members for their continued support. As a member in good standing, you are entitled to vote to elect members of the board of directors for the Canadian CED Network. More information about our AGM is coming soon.