Provides information on community economic development, events and learning opportunities, and reports and publications. There is a regional BC/Yukon network. – The Canadian CED (Community Economic Development) Network
Describes the work of the Vibrant Communities program in 12 communities across Canada (including 3 in British Columbia). – Tamarack – An Institute for Community Engagement
Provides economic information through NHS profiles, the Focus on Geography series, and topic-based tabulations. The voluntary 2011 National Household Survey asked residents of Canada questions in areas related to vibrant economies, such as occupations, labour force...
Contains many documents on poverty related issues, including reports, appendices, newsletters, and articles. – SPARC BC (Social Planning and Research Council of British Columbia)
Provides research on poverty in different provinces, as well as online resources, government information, and other items related to poverty research and advocacy. – PovNet
Describes projects that can be funded through the Western Diversification Program (WDP), which makes investments in the economy for Western Canada. – Western Economic Diversification Canada
Includes guides, toolkits, lists of programs, an interactive game, and other resources related to community economic development. – Alberta Enterprise and Advanced Education
Contains information on the living wage, a living wage calculator, videos, and fact sheets about the living wage and public policy information. – First Call: BC Child and Youth Advocacy Coalition
Describes community-based strategies and initiatives to reduce poverty, including measures related to poverty and low income and strategies directed at early childhood development. Poverty reduction strategies from various communities are examined. – Tamarack – An...
