The federal government has taken -- and continues to take -- swift and bold actions in response to COVID-19. However, important budgetary and policy decisions will need to be made in the near future about how to emerge from this crisis in a way that strengthens our resilience and prosperity. 

Leaders from the co-operative, social economy, social enterprise, non-profit and community economic development sectors have submitted a joint letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. The letter provides concrete recommendations for moving toward a post-COVID economy in which the most vulnerable are protected and everyone can thrive. 

Read the joint letter and recommendations

Many of the co-signatories to the shared recommendations in this letter also have more detailed proposals for their sector.  Read more:  

• Imagine Canada - Sector Resilience Grant Program
• Canada’s Co-op Network - Letter to Parliamentarians
• Canadian Worker Co-operative Federation - Proposal to the Prime Minister
• Social Enterprise Council of Canada - Letter to Ministers
• Buy Social Canada - Social Procurement Recommendations
• Canadian Rural Revitalization Foundation - Supporting Rural Recovery & Resilience after COVID-19