Government of Canada invests in collective entrepreneurship through support for the Chantier de l’économie ...
Summary
Its members include 19 regional social economy (SE) hubs, 3 Indigenous SE clusters, 17 SE business groups, and the First Nations of Quebec and Labrador Economic Development Commission (an Indigenous organization).CEDs funding will allow the Chantier to support collective enterprises by providing specialized, formative and innovative technical assistance and coaching services to meet regional needs and contribute to Quebecs economic development.The Government of Canada recognizes and supports businesses and organizations that are a source of pride in their communities. By supporting the Chantier, it is contributing to the development of a more sustainable, inclusive and locally-based economy that meets the needs of communities.Economic vitality and growth is dependent on strong, resilient and innovative businesses and organizations that have a positive impact within their communities. The Chantier de l\xe9conomie sociale, which supports businesses in the ecosystem to help them innovate and grow from a sustainable development perspective, is a case in point. By fostering collective entrepreneurship, we are all working together to build a stronger, more resilient and more sustainable economy.The Honourable Soraya Martinez Ferrada, Member of Parliament for Hochelaga, Minister of Tourism and Minister responsible for CEDThis announcement recognizes the capacity of the entire Quebec social economy movement to build an economy that is greener and more inclusive and democratic. The CED funding will, in complementarity with existing resources on the ground, lead to the creation and scale-up of innovative businesses that will help develop collective solutions to shared challenges.