The deadline for early bird registration rates has been extended to April 22, 2010. Register now to save! To register visit: www.ccednet-rcdec.ca/en/summit#registration

After an inspiring evening with Raj Patel, Mondragon International and the United Steelworkers at the Summit opening, the first plenary panel will have leading speakers review the growth and contributions of the cooperative, community economic development and social economy sectors in Canada and around the world:

Engagement and Learning Telelearning Series - Gearing Up for the 2010 National Summit on a People Centered Economy.

New Solutions for a Sustainable Economy at the

Telelearning Session 17: Municipal Government Supports for the Social Economy

Friday, January 15th 2010, 9:00 am Pacific Time (12:00 pm Eastern time)

1. What role does the municipal government play in the social economy sector?
2. What are the best practices in municipal support of the social economy sector?
3. How can community citizens engage municipal government in supporting the social economy sector?