1pm - 2pm Pacific Time

Think that the New Economy smells like the Old Economy? Then check out this super cool + informative webinar featuring voices from emerging economies is northern BC.

WATCH LIVE STREAM HERE

WHY WE ARE HOSTING THIS WEBINAR:

We are tired of hearing the same old story that pipelines, mines, and yer creepy ol' uncle, Site C, are going to save the Northern BC economy! We are tired of leading economic organizations ignoring legitimate concerns of area Indigenous land defenders who have inherent rights to lands typically used for exploitative economic practices and decision making power over those lands. We are tired of an economy that disregards real concerns about climate change.

PERKS:

Don’t miss this opportunity to hear voices from those working in emerging economies across the region – people who have multiple experiences based solidly in community. It's an opportunity for new information + hearing about new opportunities and ideas!

Source: Home Sweet Home Grocery

1:00pm to 2:30pm Eastern Time

The "People, Power, Planet Partnership (P4): Best Practices and Knowledge Mobilization in Community Energy Development" was formed to assess, document and share the experiences and lessons of community energy developments across Canada and beyond, with the goal of increasing the level of awareness and rate of implementation of such projects nation-wide. Launched in May 2014, P4 is a two-year research and knowledge mobilization initiative generously funded by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC). The project's co-leads are Dr. J.J. McMurtry from York University and Dr. Judith Lipp, Executive Director of TREC Renewable Energy Co-operative.

On behalf of P4, you are invited to join a presentation of recent research, analysis and strategic discussion about community energy as part of the launch of the P4 website. P4 was formed to assess, document and share the experiences and lessons of community energy developments across Canada and beyond, with the goal of increasing the level of awareness and rate of implementation of such projects nation-wide. 

Register for the People, Power, Planet website launch

P4's research efforts to-date focused on:

1. The latest status of Renewable Energy (RE) and Community Energy (CE) project and policy developments in each jurisdiction across Canada
2. Indigenous communities’ involvement in RE and CE projects in each jurisdiction across Canada
3. Different ownership models under which CE projects are developed
4. The intersections between Social Finance (SF) and CE

The community of practice, policy and research around community-ownership of energy projects is growing across Canada and P4 has been contributing to that work as well as creating a hub for it, through the P4 website.

This launch and following discussion comes at a very exciting time for renewable and community energy in Canada with: 

• New Federal leadership committed to addressing climate change; 
• Aggressive provincial renewable energy target announcements; 
• Fast moving clean technology advances and falling costs; and 
• Growing interest and participating by by citizens and Indigenous peoples in taking charge of their energy needs for social, environmental and economic gain. 

Join this important discussion and help spread the word to others in your network.

If you have any questions or comments, please direct them to Derya Tarhan, P4's Project Co-ordinator at derya at trec.on.ca

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Social Enterprise Toronto is proud to host its second Social Enterprise Toronto Conference 2016 on March 10, 2016 at the Learning Enrichment Foundation. The conference will bring together the social enterprise community and stakeholders for a vibrant dialogue and interactive workshops. We’re also bringing back the ever-popular bus tour and social enterprise marketplace!

Conference tickets will go on sale on January 18. Please email info at socialenterprisetoronto.com if you would like to receive a special discount when registration is open. 

Register for the Social Enterprise Toronto Conference

Contact Information

If you are interested in sponsorship, marketplace or volunteer opportunities at the conference, please contact Nabeel Ahmed atnabeel at socialenterprisetoronto.com or 416-750-2578.