Title and level |
Description
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Key Words
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Researchers
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Deliverables
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1.1 - Survey of Co-ops and Credit Unions in Atl. Canada
Provincial
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-list and map co-ops and credit unions in Atlantic Provinces
-categorize co-op work
-document contribution to economy
-show how they are financed and how they support other enterprises and community organizations
-compare the co-operative sector to the nonprofit and voluntary sector in Atlantic Canada
-compare our region to other regions in Canada with similar work
-contribute to work of others
-inform public policy
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Mapping; comparative; co-ops; credit unions; non-profit; voluntary; public policy; financing; support; Atlantic Canada
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L. Thériault (University New Brunswick), L. Brown (Mount Saint Vincent University), R. Skibbens (Service NS and Municipal Relations)
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Research Report and research briefs; Web-posting; Scholarly articles and conference presentations; Non-academic public presentations; Map-making presenting results using GIS technology; Reinforcing knowledge of the sector within and outside the sector; At least one graduate student to be trained (Sept. 2009)
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1.4 Government policies that support community organizations in the sustainable management of watershed groups: policy analysis and recommendations
Level:
Provincial/Federal
1.4 Les politiques gouvernmentales comme support aus organismes communautaires de gestion viable des groupes de basins versants: analyses des politiques et recommandations
Level:
provinciaux/fédéraux
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- Evaluate modes of financing for community, co-operative and/or social economy groups in southeastern New Brunswick;
- Study provincial and federal policies that relate to the functioning of the target groups;
- Based on the analysis, formulate policy recommendations that will enhance the viability of the target groups.
-évaluer les modes de financement de groupes communautaires, coopératifs et/ou d’économie sociale du sud-est du Nouveau-Brunswick;
-faire l’examen des politiques provinciaux et fédéraux touchant le fonctionnement des groupes ciblés;
-à la lumière de l’analyse effectuée, établir des recommandations au niveau des politiques qui pourraient favoriser la viabilité des groupes cibles.
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Financing; community organizations; co-ops; SE; New Brunswick; provinciaux; fédéraux
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O. Chouinard (Université de Moncton), J. Gauvin, (Groupe de développement durable du Pays de Cocagne), G. Martin (Université de Moncton), A. Leclerc (Caisses populaires acadiennes en études coopératives)
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Plans to disseminate the research results, conferences and workshops; preparation of an article for submission to publications: Revue Économie et Solidarité or Nouvelles Pratiques Sociales; preparation of a research report with emphasis on recommendations; Websites: the research report and article will be available on line (2008)
Plans pour communiquer les résultats de recherche Conférences et ateliers; Production d’un article qui sera soumis à la revue Économie et Solidarité ou Nouvelles Pratiques Sociales; Rédaction d’un rapport de recherche qui mettra l’emphase sur les recommandations; Sites Web : Le rapport de recherche et l’article seront disponibles en ligne (2008)
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1.5 Contribution of the old and the new social economy to the development of the community of Lamèque in New Brunswick.
Level: Municipal
1.5 Contribution de l’ancienne et de la nouvelle économie sociale au développement de la communauté de Lamèque au Nouveau-Brunswick
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-Phase 1 Mobilization of community leadership in collective and social economy enterprises in remote areas.
-Phase 1 de Mobilisation du leadership communautaire aux entreprises collectives et d’économie sociale en territoire éloigné.
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Community leadership mobilizationl; collective enterprise; SE
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-O. Chouinard, A. Leclerc (Université de Moncton)
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-Literature review and preparation of the interview and administrative framework for the focus group (Phase 1 –2008)
-Revue de la littérature et élaboration du cadre d’entrevue et administration du focus group (Phase 1 –2008)
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2.1 - Launching rural women’s entrepreneurship
Level: Provincial
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-Support an existing, co-op in pursuing its research goals. Process documentation;
Participatory evaluation; Case study on women in rural development
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Co-op; participatory; evaluation; case study; women; rural
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W. Pobjoy (Launching Entrepreneurial Advantage for Parents), M. Burge (Cooper Institute), G. Baldacchino, I. Novaczek, K. Harris (University of PEI)
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Co-op Evaluation report (2006); funding proposal for co-op development (2006); Congress paper (2007); Case study report (2008); Improved supports for rural development (long term)
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2.2 - Community
Accounts - PEI
Level: Municipal/Provincial
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-Define factors contributing to quality of life
-Develop PEI CA pilot
-Integrate community values into online CA database for local governance and research
-Develop infrastructural supports for the SE and recommendations for government regarding instituting community accounts
-Foster learning from NL.
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Quality of life; community values; local governance; infrastructure; supports; community accounts
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K. Clough (Quality of Island Life Co-op), I. Novaczek (University of PEI), R. Sharkey (Trout River Environment Committee), M. McGuire (Tyne Valley Municipality), Lennox Island First Nation, S. Enman (University of PEI), Community Accounts of Nfld and Labrador
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Pilot Community Accounts for PEI proposal (Dec 2007); Tyne Valley – Lennox Isd data and research report; Community meetings; Conference and workshop presentations; Curriculum materials, Environmental Studies (2010); Improved tools for local governance (long term)
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2.3 - Youth Engagement
in Hillsborough
Park (Global Culture,
Local meanings and contested community);
Redefining Youth Apathy
Level: Municipal
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-Explore identity building and community engagement of marginalized youth
-Joined SE Network in order to pursue Phase II of their work.
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Identity; marginalized youth; community engagement
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J. Clow (Hillsborough Promoters), Hillsborough Helping Hands youth group;, M. Burge (Cooper Institute), J. Mitchell (University of PEI), D. LeVangie, K. Harris, Gushue, volunteers
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Research reports & publications;
Conference and workshop presentations; Community bulletins;
Honours thesis (complete);
Hillsborough Helping Hands video; Improved services for at-risk youth (long term) (2010)
-See CURA project proposal below – 2.14
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2.4 - Advocating
changes to maternity & parental benefits legislation
Level: Provincial
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To assist in developing external proposal. To help with a dissemination piece. Develop partnerships to perform & disseminate research; influence government policy on maternity & parental benefits
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Partnerships; policy; maternity and parental benefits
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M. Harris-Genge, M. Ridgeway (Women’s Network PEI Inc.); C. MacQuarrie (Universiy of PEI), S. Roach Lewis (Women for Environmental Sustainability), J. Ledwell (PEI Advisory Council for the Status of Women)
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Successful proposal; extended networks for advocacy; Policy briefs to government and SE organizations; web site; brochures; workshops (2008); Broad awareness of need for improved parental benefits (long term)
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2.5 - The role of women
in the fishery and fisheries management
Level: Provincial
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Document women’s roles in fishery and fisheries management. Apply a gender lens to the unions and women’s roles
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Fisher; gender; unions; women
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S. Roach Lewis (Women for Environmental Sustainability), I. Novaczek, J. Mitchell, Gushue, Deacon, Funk (University of PEI)
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Case study of women’s struggle for equity; Prepare proposal for external funding; Advice to fishers’ organizations and governments (2008/2009); Improved gender equity in fisheries management (long term)
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2.6 - Mapping supports
for the social economy
Level: Provincial
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Determine influence of government policy and programs on SE
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SE; policy
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I. Novaczek (University of PEI(, J. Pettit (Executive Council, Government of PEI), Subnode 2 community partners, K. Harris, B. Groome Wynne (University of PEI)
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Research report; Community workshop; Recommendations to NGOs and governments re : strategies to support SE; Meeting with government (2008); improved gov’t-SE partnerships (long term)
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2.11 - Internationally Educated Health Professionals in PEI: Why They Come, Why They Stay, and the Challenges They Face.
Level: Federal
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How many and what type of immigrant health professionals are there?
How can they gain access to jobs in the health sector? What policy changes are required to improve integration of immigrant health professionals? Roles for SE groups working with immigrants?
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Immigrants; health care; employment; policy; SE
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M. Hood (PEI Newcomers Association), G. Baldacchino, Fall (University of PEI)
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Database on immigrant health professionals; Immigrant’s guide to Canada’s health care system; report and publications; recommend policy (2008); Improved service to immigrants; more health professionals for Canadian health system (long term)
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2.12 - Family Violence Project
Level: Provincial
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What hurdles exist for rural women seeking legal aid in domestic violence situations; How can services to victims be improved; Role of SE organizations
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Rural; women; abuse; service improvement; SE
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C. MacQuarrie, Adams (University of PEI), SAGE Inc., Women’s Network PEI, Inc.
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Research report and recommendations;
Masters thesis; Workshops for SE service providers (2009)
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2.14- Beyond Silence
Level: Municipal
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Use creative expression to educate and engage the public to prevent child sexual abuse; SN working with SAGE to move research forward (transcription of interviews, data analysis, etc)
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Child abuse; public education
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C. MacQuarrie (University of PEI), SAGE Inc.
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Development of program materials; Needs assessments; community
consultations; book publication; Workshops; conference papers
Enhanced capacity for SAGE (2013)
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3.1 - Food Box Program: Current and Potential Contributions to the Social Economy
Level: Municipal
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-Evaluate program contributions and potential contributions to SE
-Connect local producers and suppliers with program coordinator
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mapping; evaluation; SE; food security
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P. Williams (Mount Saint Vincent University), D. Reimer, L. Frank (Kids Action Program), J. Penner
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Presentation of preliminary findings at Forum on Food Security and the SE; Presentation at SN3 Lunch and Learn; Report Kids Action Program; Published report and paper; expansion of the food box program; development of Phase 2 research project (2008)
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3.2 – Community Forum on Food Security and the Social Economy
Level: Municipal
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-Forum on food security and food systems in the Annapolis, Kings and Hants Counties; clarify relationships between community food security (CFS) and SE; gain understanding of CFS and local group involvement; understanding of barriers to community food secure; identify resources and facilitate dialogue on building CFS; create action supporting CFS; explore how the SE and Sustainability Network can support community mobilization on CFS and the SE in Kings, Hants, & Annapolis Counties in NS
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Food security; community; SE; barriers
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D. Reimer, L. Frank (Kids Action Program) D. Upton (NS Assoc. of Community Business Development Corporations), K. Randall (FEED NOVA SCOTIA), J. Penner, L. Carlsson, P. Williams (Mount Saint Vincent University), D. Beck and S. Hanninen (Public Health Services, Annapolis Valley Health)
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Community forum proceedings; call for SN3 proposals sent to all forum participants (2008)
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3.5 Cultivating Food Security in Nova Scotia Public Schools: A Case Study of the Gaspereau Valley Elementary School Garden Project
Level: Municipal
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Explore the value of school gardens in advancing CFS at the school level; discover the health, social and ecological effects of school food gardens; how these effects are felt, and by whom; what the key individual, family, program, school, and community factors are that reconcile these benefits; and what resources are necessary to ensure the programs are successful
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School gardens; community; food security
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L. Carlsson, P. Williams (Mount Saint Vincent University)
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Journal article published in the Journal of School Health or the Journal of Hunger and Environmental Nutrition; Participation, 28th Annual American Community Gardening Assoc. Conference,
http://www.ruaf.org/files/07ConfBrochure[1].pdf (2009)
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3.6 GAHN 6658, Independent Study course, Applied Human Nutrition, MSVU
Level: Federal/International
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Review and describe school gardens, farm to school programs and sustainable procurement policies; situate them within McCullum’s continuum of Community Food Security strategies, and the political context in Canada and the US; consider the benefits of these strategies against the challenges they present; discuss the role of dieticians
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School gardens; farm to school programs; sustainable procurement policies; community; food security; Canada; U.S; dietitians
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L. Carlsson; P. Williams (Mount Saint Vincent University)
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Presentation at the Canadian Association of Food Studies; Publication in the Journal of Hunger and Environmental Nutrition (2008)
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4.1 - Social economy and watershed groups on the Acadian coast
Level: Provincial
4.1 - Économie sociale et groupes de bassin-versant sur le littoral acadien
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Social economy in the practices of watershed groups.
L’économie sociale dans les pratiques des groupes de bassin versant
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SE; bassin management
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O. Chouinard; P.M. Desjardins (Université de Moncton), P. Émond (Groupe de bassin-versant de Cap-Pelé) J. Gauvin (Groupe de développement durable de Cocagne), N. Gauvin (Coalition pour la viabilité du sud du Golfe du St.-Laurent), Jean Lambert (Secrétariat Rural), Monique Langis, Monique Brideau
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Understanding the practices of watershed groups from a social economy perspective (Phase 1 2006; Phase 2 in progress)
Compréhension des pratiques des groupes de bassin versant à la lumière de l’économie sociale (Phase 1 2006; Phase 2 en cours)
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4.2 - Participation and community forestry in northern New Brunswick
Level: Provincial
4.2 - Participation et foresterie communautaire dans le nord du Nouveau-Brunswick
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Importance of community forestry in northern New Brunswick.
Importance de la foresterie communautaire dans le Nord du N.-B.
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Community forests; New Brunswick
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S. Wyatt
(Université de Moncton), D. LeBlanc (Coop. forestière de McKendrick), P. DeMarsch (Assoc. des propriétaires de lots boisés du Nouveau-Brunswick), Diane Landry
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Appreciation of the impact of community forestry on northern New Brunswick’s rural economy (Phase 1 2006; Phase 2 in progress)
Appréciation de la foresterie communautaire dans l’économie rurale du nord du N.-B. (Phase 1 2006; Phase 2 en cours
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4.3 - Alternative farming practices and food security at the Récolte de Chez-Nous (RCN) Cooperative
Level: Provincial
4.3 - Pratiques agricoles alternatives et sécurité alimentaire à la coopérative de la Récolte de chez nous (RCN)
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Importance of alternative traditional farming on the local economy
Importance de l’agriculture artisanale alternative dans l’économie locale
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Agriculture; SE
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O. Chouinard, G. Martin (Université de Moncton), L. Bourgeois (Récolte de chez-nous coop)
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14 out of 29 farmers were prepared to modify their practices regarding agricultural inputs at a workshop held in November 2007 (Phase 1 2007)
14 fermiers sur 29 sont ouverts à modifier leur pratique sur les intrants agricoles lors d’un atelier en nov. 2007 (Phase 1 2007)
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4.5 - Community involvement to deal with rising sea levels caused by climate change on the Acadian coast
Level: Municipal
4.5 - Engagement communautaire face à l’augmentation du niveau marin causée par le changement climatique sur le littoral acadien
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Mobilization of local governments to deal with rising sea levels
Mobilisation des gouvernements locaux face à l’augmentation du niveau marin
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local government; sea level; climate change
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O. Chouinard, la municipalité de Le Goulet; le District de service local de Pointe Duchesne
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Building community capacity in the villages of Le Goulet and Pointe Duchesne to deal with rising sea levels; Building community capacity in the community of Pointe Carron-East Bathurst in Chaleur Bay (Phase 1 2006; Phase 2 2007
Renforcement des capacités communautaires des villages de Le Goulet et Pointe Duchesne face à l’augmentation du niveau marin; Renforcement des capacités communautaires dans la communauté de Pointe Carron-East Bathurst dans la baie des Chaleurs (Phase 1 2006; Phase 2 2007
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4.6 - Climate change and medicinal plants in the communities of Mi’kmaq d’Eel River Bar and d’Elsipogtog
Level: Municipal
4.6 - Changements climatiques et plantes médicinales dans les communautés Mi’kmaq d’Eel River Bar et d’Elsipogtog
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Vulnerability of medicinal plants to rising temperatures caused by climate change
Vulnérabilité des plantes médicinales face au réchauffement causé par les changements climatiques
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Medicinal plants; climate change
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N. Gauvin (Coalition pour la viabilité du sud du Golfe), O. Chouinard (Université de Moncton)
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Understanding of the importance of reducing our ecological footprint in order to protect traditional medicinal plants (Phase 1 2008)
Compréhension de l’importance de diminuer notre empreinte écologique afin de protéger les plantes médicinales traditionnelles (Phase 1 2008)
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5.1 - Financing the social economy
Level: Regional
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Investigate who provides finance to the social economy organizations in Atlantic Canada, identify issues and problems with finance of the SE organizations, and estimate the demand for finance of the SE in a few selected communities. Policy implications.
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Financing; SE; Atlantic Canada; policy
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P. Hough (Cdn Worker Co-op Federation and Cdn. Community Investment Network Co-op), S. Asimakos (Saint John Community Loan Fund), G. Karaphillis (Cape Breton University), R. Wehrell (Acadia University)
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Student training, research, publications; presentations to Canadian SE actors; conference presentations (2009/2010)
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5.3 - GAAP and cooperative accounting
Level: International
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To modify the general accounting rules for cooperative firms; to produce a recommended practice in co-operative accounting
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Financing; co-ops; policy
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T. Webb (Cooperative Management Education Co-op), E. Hicks (Mount Saint Vincent University)
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Graduate student research and publications; involvement of international research committee and professional associations; conference presentations (2008/2009)
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Title and Level
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Description
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Key Words
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Researchers
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Deliverable
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Innovative use of Housing Co-operative Assets
Level: First Nations
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-Document successes and potential in leveraging housing co-op assets
-Assess the potential for applying co-op assets for social enterprise purposes
- Explore key issues, opportunities and constraints of this potential source of social enterprise development financing
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Collective ownership of property rights; Coastal First Nations; industry; comparative SE models
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John Restakis (BC Cooperative Alliance)
Jenny Kain ( City of Edmonton)
Bob McKeon (Newman Theological College)
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Completed
http://hdl.handle.net/2149/885
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Cooperative Models of Social Care
Level: Federal/
International
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-Examine co-op model in design and delivery of social care, nation and internationally
-Determine variety and number of co-op models being delivered
-Identify strengths and weaknesses that co-op brings to the task of addressing social care issues
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Coops; sectors; social care; international; Canada; BC; Alberta; elder care; tax policy; legislation; role of government; challenges
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John Restakis (BC Cooperative Alliance)
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Completed
http://hdl.handle.net/2149/884
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Understanding the Role of the Social Economy in Advancing Rural Revitalization and Development
Level: Federal/
International/
Provincial
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- Frame resources from a social economy perspective
- To identify and examine social economy models being utilized within the various sectors
- Understand how the policy environments in BC and AB affect and could potentially increase the development of resource-base social economy enterprises
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Alberta; BC; non-timber forest products; local and organic food systems; eco-tourism; fisheries; renewable energy; sectors; success factors
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Dr. Mary Beckie (University of Alberta); Dr. Sean Markey (Simon Fraser University
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Completed
http://hdl.handle.net/2149/888
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Summary of Quebec Policies that are Supportive of the SE
Level: Provincial
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Quebec; SE policies since 2003
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Mike Lewis (Canadian Centre for Community Renewal)
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Research report in French; English translation (Dec/06)
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Nova Scotia Cooperative Development System Case Study
Level: Provincial
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Case study
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Financing policies; human resources; training; governance; cooperative success factors; Nova Scotia
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Mike Lewis (Canadian Centre for Community Renewal)
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Research report (Mar/07)
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From Social Economy to Solidarity Economy –Phase 1
Level: Federal
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Case study; comparative analysis
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SE evolution; SE definition; solidarity economy relationship to public and private sectors
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Mike Lewis (Canadian Centre for Community Renewal)
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Working paper; interview addendum; publication products (Jul/07)
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From Social Economy to Solidarity Economy –Phase 2
Level: Federal
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Case study
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Advantages of SE and solidarity economy; implications for practice and policy
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Mike Lewis (Canadian Centre for Community Renewal)
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Research paper; publication products (Aug/07); paper for presentation (Oct/07)
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Social Economy Policy Inventory in BC and Alberta
Level: Federal/
Provincial
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-Design a classification framework to guide the planning of the policy inventory and the analysis of results
- Conduct and inventory of federal and provincial legislation, policies, programs and initiatives in BC and AB that are directly relevant to CED and the social economy
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Classification framework; policy inventory; Alberta; BC; legislation; programs; initiatives; CED and SE
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Jorge Sousa (University of Alberta)
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Classification framework; inventory research report -Completed
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Municipal Government Support of the Social Economy
Level: Municipal
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-Explore and analyze municipal government support for the social economy sector in a Canadian context
- Explore the issue of scale by comparing the role of local government in supporting social economy in different geographic regions
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BC; Alberta; Prairies; Northern ON; municipal government; Canada; best practices; success factors; urban; rural
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Jenny Kain (City of Edmonton); Dr. Mike Gismondi (Athabasca University)
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Research report; PowerPoint presentation; policy paper; advocacy plan; summary of learning – Completed (Apr/08)
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Title and Level
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Description
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Key Words
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Researchers
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Deliverable
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21 Ontario Government and Social Economy Organizations
Level: Provincial
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-Examine the relationship between the ON government and SE in Southern ON
-Discover how government, SE, and the for-profit sector can work together;
-Create basis for assessing the effects of specific policies and programs on the SE, social capital, and democracy
-Develop criteria to determine when governments should enable or coerce
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Government policy impact; SE organizations; Ontario
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Kathy Brock (Queen’s University)
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Report; research papers; conference presentations; website summary (Sep/09)
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22 Employer Supported Volunteering
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-Cost-benefit analysis of ESV programs undertaken by large financial institutions
-Interviews and surveys with employer, employee and recipient agencies
-Document opportunities and challenges faced by employer and employees
|
Cost-benefit analysis; employer supported volunteering; interview; survey
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Femida Handy (University of Pennsylvania) Agnes Meinhard (Ryerson University)
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Report; research papers; conference presentations; website summary (Sep/09)
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23 Mandatory Community Service
Level: Provincial
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-Investigate the long-term impact of ON’s high school mandatory community service program on participants’ subsequent civic engagement using survey
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Ontario; high schools; mandatory community service; survey
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Steve Brown Mark Pancer, Ailsa Henderson, Mark Baetz, Kimberly Ellis-Hale (Wilfrid Laurier University) Carol Gregory (Conestoga College) John Goyder (University of Waterloo) Maureen Drysdale (St. Jerome's University/University of Waterloo), Paulette Padanyi (University of Guelph) Joanna Everitt (University of NB)
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Report; research papers; conference presentations; website summary (Sep/09)
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24 Exploring the Impact of Organizational Ownership Structures on the Decision Making Process of Boards of Directors
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-Explore how Boards make decisions
-Comparative analysis of decision making structure of co-operatives, charities, etc.
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Non-profit boards; accountability; SE; comparative analysis; co-ops; charities
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Pratima Bansal, Geoff Kistruck (University of Western Ontario)
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Report; research papers; conference presentations; website summary (Sep/09)
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25 To explore the Human Resource Practices and Policies in SEO’s
Level: Federal
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-Policy study of human resource practices and policies in SE using a longitudinal dataset
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Human resource practices; SE
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Anil Verma, Amanda Shantz, Akingbola, (University of Toronto)
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Report; research papers; conference presentations; website summary (Sep/09)
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26 Work stoppages in SE Organizations
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-To explain the pattern and assess the potential implications of work stoppages in SE organizations
-To provide insight into labour relations and HRM in SE organizations
-To lay the foundation for future research on relationship between services or market, government policies and labour relations
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Work stoppages; SE; human resource management
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Olakunle Akingbola (University of Toronto)
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Report; research papers; conference presentations; website summary (Sep/07)
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5 To Investigate Fair and Ethical Trade and Local Public Procurement Policies in Canada; Fair and Ethical Trade, Public Policy and the Social Economy
Level: Municipal
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-To explore the role of procurement policies in school boards, universities and municipalities in promoting the Fair and Ethical trade movements and their underlying goals of improving the living standards and working conditions of vulnerable and marginalized workers in the South.
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Local government; procurement policies; Canada; SE enterprises; fair trade product development; success factors
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Daryl Reed, Ananya Mukherjee, John-Justin McMurtry, (York Universtiy)
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Report; research papers; presentations; website summary (Sep/08)
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19 High School Textbooks
Level: Provincial
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-A quantitative and qualitative comparative analysis of business education textbooks used in Ontario high schools to study how the SE is portrayed and to what extent innovative reforms in the private sector and the role of unions are discussed.
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Business; education; high schools; Ontario; SE; non-profit; co-ops; private sector; unions; comparative analysis
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Daniel Schugurensky (University of Toronto), Erica McCollum (University of Toronto)
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Symposium and speakers series presentations; newspaper interview (2007)
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Comparison of Nonprofit and Social Enterprise policies in Ontario and Quebec
Level: Provincial
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A comparative analysis of legislative, access to capital, representational and research in Ontario and Quebec
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Provincial Government; social enterprise; nonprofits; access to capital; legislation; sectoral representation; research centres
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Peter Elson (Mount Royal University)
Lynn Eakin (Ontario Nonprofit Network)
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ResearchReports (3); conference and community presentations; journal article
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Project Title and Level
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Description
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Key Word
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Researcher
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Deliverables
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The Socioeconomic Impact of the Arts in the City of Sault Ste. Marie
Level : Municipal
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-Increase awareness of SE impact of the arts in the city of Sault Ste. Marie
-Inform policy making
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SE; arts; Sault Ste. Marie; policy
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Jude Ortiz (Algoma Univ. College), Gayle Broad (Algoma University College)
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Report/article (April 2007)
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Ontario Disability Support Program
Level : Provincial
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-Network, share knowledge, inform policy
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Policy; Ontario; disability; support network
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Gayle Broad (Algoma Univ. College), Alison Drain (CCEDNet)
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Article (March 2008)
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Coalition of Algoma Passenger Trains
Level: regional
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-Network, share knowledge
-Links northern ON communities
-Links Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal communities
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Trains; Algoma; policy
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Linda Savory-Gordon, Bonnie Gaikezhe-yongai, Diane Merini, Sharon Sayers (Algoma University College)
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Influence policy; Report; Increase awareness; Meetings with stakeholders (March 2008)
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Building a Policy Frame-work for CED and the Social Economy
Level: Provincial
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-Identify policy supportive of building strong communities
-Identify effective strategies and models of policy advancement
-Engage practitioners in developing a policy framework for the CED and SE in MB
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Policy; SE; communities; CED; SE
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Brendan Reimer (Canadian CED network, Prairies), John Loxley, Dan Simpson (University of MB)
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Policy proposal and development; report; presentations; article (September 2007)
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Building a Tax Policy Framework to Enable Co-operative Development
Level: Provincial
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-Discover what and how tax policy enables co-op development
-Identify the tax policy and other factors that helped co-op development, growth, and support
-Make recommendations
-Share knowledge
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Tax policy; co-ops
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Cindy Coker (SEED Winnipeg), Chris Clamp (Southern New Hampshire University), Monica Juarez Adeler (Centre for the Study of Co-operatives, University of SK
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Final report; presentations; Policy papers (August 2008)
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Independent Health Care Organizations and Canada’s Social Economy
Level: regional
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-Track the growth, decline, and public policy significance of key health care organizations and co-operatives in SK and MB
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Policy; health care; co-ops; SK; MB
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Greg Marchildon (University of Regina)
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Article; Conference paper (summer 2009)
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Social Economy Leadership: Lessons
in Organizational Entrepreneurship
and Government Partnership
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-Investigate differences between sustainable and unsustainable policies
-Study how SE groups challenge and change policy barriers
-Investigate how tax policy enables SE development and alternative tax policy options
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Sustainable policy; SE institutions; barriers; tax policy
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Cristine de Clercy (University of Western Ontario)
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Book; Journal article;
Book chapter; 3 conference papers;
Public lecture; 2 newspaper articles (fall 2009)
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Culture, Creativity, and the Arts: Achieving Community Resilience and Sustainability through the Arts in Sault Ste. Marie
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- Investigate the role that the arts play in increasing community resilience by providing opportunities for engagement, increasing pride, optimism, developing and deepening social relations, networks and critical consciousness of the interdependent and interconnectedness of a communit.
-Provide socio-economic impact assessment of the contribution the arts make to the city of Sault Ste. Marie
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Linda Savory-Gordon (Algoma University), Jude Oritz (Algoma University College)
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Report
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Exploring Client Experiences with Direct Payments and Direct Support Payments
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-To understand the impact of Individually funding and individually funded services on recipients, their families, relevant community members, and representatives of government bodies at both the local and provincial levels
- Examine outcomes and impact on community structures, program delivery and policy
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Isobel Findlay (University of Saskatchewan), Nicola Chopin (University of Saskatchewan), Judy Hannah (Saskatchewan Association for Community Living), Trina Kingfisher
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Report and presentations to diverse audiences ( academic, non-academic, policy)
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Houses and Communities: Learning from a Case Study of Co-operative Assisted Home Ownership in Saskatchewan
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-Documenting social and economic impacts of assisted home ownershop at household neighbourhood levels, and where possible, providing estimates of the (economic and social) returns on investment
- Identifying lessons learned by program partners about how assited home ownershop initiatives can best address housing and related challenges
-Assessing implications of housing markets and related trends for affordability and for the future of programs
-Exploring options for affordable housing and assisted home ownership initiatives
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Michael Gertler(University of Saskatchewan), Isobel Findlay (University of Saskatchewan), Cara Spence (University of Saskatchewan), Eric Leviten-Reid (Community Development and Research Consultant)
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Report, Presentations, Journal Articles.
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The Importance of Policy for Community Economic Development: A Case Study of the Manitoba Context
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-Inventory existing policy and programs supportive to CED and the social economy
-Compare the policy context of CED in Manitoba with CED/social economy support in Quebec
-Transform the information into knowledge owned by both the CED/social economy actors and policy makers through participatory research
-Ensure that policy and program recommendations/priorities are implemented through effective advancement models
-share gained knowledge nationally
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John Loxley (University of Manitoba), Dan Simpson (University of Manitoba), Brendan Reimer (Canadian Community Economic Development Network)
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Final Report, Conference presentations (national and local), nationally and local presentations, article in policy journal, policy position paper
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Municipal Government Support of the Social Economy Sector: An Analysis of Best Practices
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-Explore the relationship between municipal governments, community economic development and the social economy
-Clearly identify the unique role the municipal policy plats in promoting community economic development
-Point out gaps and barriers that exist at the municipal level
-Distinguish models of best practices in municipal policy
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Cristine de Clercy, (University of Western Ontario),
Richard Milgrom, (University of Manitoba )
Robyn Webb, (University of Manitoba )
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MA Thesis
Academic presentation
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The promise and potential of Worker Co-operatives in Canada
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-Examine the policy framework for the development of worker co-ops in Canada
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Isobel Findlay (University of Saskatchewan), Len Findlay (University of Saskatchewan), Mitch Diamantopolous (University of Saskatchewan)
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PhD Thesis
One academic presentation
One journal article
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“Re-engaging Citizens”: Co-operatives as public policy instruments for democratic renewal
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-Review co-operative law and legislation and the policy context historically and culturally
-Examine the potential of co-operatives to represent new spaces of resistance within globalization
-Examine the role of co-operatives in public policy, international trade arrangements, and international convenctions, identifying room for public policy innovation based legal structure
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Isobel Findlay (University of Saskatchewan), Rob Dobrohoczki (University of Saskatchewan)
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PhD Thesis,
Three academic conference presentations,
One journal article
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Social Economy and Public Policy Survey
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-Create an inventory of the social economy policies of the Northern Ontario, Manitoba and Saskatchewan node of the Canadian Social Economy Project
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Cristine de Clery (University of Western Ontario), Brendan Reimer (Canadian Community Economic Development Network)
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Book Chapter, journal article, two conference papers, general public presentation
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Social Enterprise and the Ontario Disability Support Program: Policy Perspective on Employing Persons with Disabilities
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-Expand knowledge of policy challenges facing social enterprises that employ ODSP recipients
- Strengthen models of employment and training service delivery to recipients of ODSP
-Facilitate peer learning of social enterprise practitioners, and ODSP employment service agents
-Improve income security programs across Canada through conducting high-quality research services and programs delivered to low-income people with disabilities living in the province of Ontario
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Gayle Broad (Algoma University College)
Madison Saunders (Algoma University College)
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Policy Paper, four case studies
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