National Policy Work

CSEHub Theamatic Newsletter: 'Building a People Centered Economy: Public Policy and the Social Economy.'

Posted: March 2, 2010

Research by the Canadian Social Economy Hub (CSE Hub) has featured analysis of the unique role and relevance of Social Economy organizations to public policy issues around the world. The discourse has grown as researchers, civil society organizations and governments seek to respond to inter-related socio-economic and environmental challenges. The economic downturn has fuelled this interest in seeking a more people-centered economic model, a role that the research suggests is unique to the social economy.

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National Group Formed to Support the Transition of Canadian Cities

Posted: March 2, 2010

Communities concerned about climate change and peak oil will now be assisted by a newly formed group. Transition Canada will provide support, guidelines and training to facilitate this expanding initiative.

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The Power of CED throughout Canada: Thirteen Inspiring Stories

Organization:

Lilia Goldfarb Initiatives

Author:

Lilia Goldfarb

This collection of thirteen case studies provides short anecdotes about 13 geographically diverse examples of Community Economic Development in Canada.

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Year:

2003

Format:

Document

Case study

Categories:

Introduction to CED

Stories and Experiences

Theme:

Youth

Immigrants & Refugees

Poverty Reduction

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Practitioner Strengthening

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New Canadian social enterprise magazine set to launch in early 2010

Posted: January 12, 2010

We’re excited to announce the launch of SEE Change Magazine in early 2010. With a mission to inform, inspire and educate, SEE Change will be the first publication in the country devoted to social enterprise and entrepreneurship.

Each issue will contain a mix of important news and information about social enterprise and social innovation in Canada, opinions and commentary, expert advice, and engaging features that will get people thinking, talking, moving…and changing.

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National Policy Work

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Brendan Reimer Presents to Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development

Posted: December 31, 2009

On Friday, December 4th, Mr. Brendan Reimer, Regional Coordinator for the Prairies and Northern Territories of the Canadian CED Network, made a formal presentation to Parliament's Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities (HUMA). Reimer called for a comprehensive approach to poverty reduction grounded in the principles of Communicty Economic Development.

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UN General Assembly proclaims 2012 the International Year of Co-operatives

Posted: December 30, 2009

Canada's co-operative sector is celebrating the United Nations General Assembly's decision to proclaim 2012 the International Year of Co-operatives.

The proclamation of the International Year was included in a resolution entitled "Co-operatives in Social Development", which was adopted by the General Assembly at today's session in New York. The full text of the resolution can be downloaded here.

Theme:

International

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