The people-centered economy has progressed considerably in Canada in recent years, but the gains are still fragile and challenges substantial. The continued development of a people-centered economy cannot proceed without an overall perspective that draws a link between local, national and planetary, between where something is produced and where it is consumed and between worker and the socially aware investor.

CCEDNet's National Policy Council is made up of CED practitioners from across the country who work to raise the profile of CED with federal, provincial and municipal governments. The Policy Council is looking for several new members to join in the work of advancing a CED policy agenda throughout Canada.