The Quebec Experience: The Strength of the Social Economy in Quebec
Did you know that Quebec is the national leader in community economic development, social enterprise and the social economy? Please join the Canadian CED Network and the Chantier de l'économie sociale for a workshop on the success of Quebec's social economy and exploring the potential of transferring the lessons of a decade of innovation to other provinces. This workshop is part of a national series aimed at transferring skills and knowledge from Quebec to the rest of Canada.
The workshop will explore:
Key success factors - impacts on the economy - number of jobs created - cultural changes among the players - the challenges
When: February 24th, 2009
Time: 11:00-12:30 (lunch provided)
Where: SEED Winnipeg, 80 Salter Street
Presenter: Carole Couturier, Le Chantier de L'economie Sociale
Ms. Couturier has fifteen years of experience in the community environment. As a trainer and manager, she has developed solid experience in the field by working with various clienteles: young adults, immigrants, women, entrepreneurs. She is a project manager for Chantier de l'économie sociale au Québec, a coalition of 28 networks of social enterprises, unions, local development organizations and social justice movements.
Please RSVP to Robyn Webb at 949-1448 or robyncedtas@ccednet-rcdec.ca. Space is limited.
In partnership with the Canadian Community Economic Development Network, Center for Community Enterprise, Chantier de l'Économie sociale, Connections Club House, Économie solidaire de l'Ontario, Edmonton Community Foundation, Enterprising Non-Profits, Human Resources Social Development Canada.
