For more than ten years, RDÉE Canada (Réseau de développement économique
et d’employabilité) has collaborated with provincial and territorial organizations
(12 RDÉE) to enhance the vitality and support the development of Francophone
minority communities. Our network is active in four priority areas: Tourism,

Skilled immigrants have been identified as a key source of labour supply for addressing the expected labour market shortages in Canada arising from an aging population and strong economic growth (Emery 2006; IAF March 31, 2009).

This report presents the results of the Canadian Women’s Foundation Economic Development Collaborative Fund.

The Collaborative Fund was a five-year $4.8 million program that provided financial and technical support to ten community programs1
across Canada that helped low-income women transition out of poverty and build a sustainable livelihood.

Operation Come Home’s Reunite Program is the only national program in Canada dedicated to reuniting homeless youth with their families. Each year, the organisation reunites an average of 75 families and helps hundreds more youth find the services they need in order to overcome significant challenges and move into stable, positive lifestyles.