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Council Consults at National Skills Institute

Atlantic Skills Institute: The Canadian Women's CED Council facilitated a workshop focused on policy at the Atlantic Skills Institute, sponsored by the Canadian Women's Foundation in early June, 2006. Six groups that actively support women in communities across the country participated in a very lively discussion ... read more



THE WOMEN’S AGENDA: SHAPING PUBLIC POLICY

In March 2006, the CWCEDC hosted The Womens Agenda:Shaping Public Policy as a pre-conference forum at CCEDNet’s annual national conference.  This is the first time in its history that the CCEDNET conference has offered a pre-forum focused on women-centred CED.  It was, however, so successful that the Council is currently negotiating a ‘women-centred CED stream’ throughout the entire conference in coming years.

This half day forum focused on policy as it relates to women, particularly policies that impact women’s participation in the economy.  Economist and media commentator Armine Yalnizyan provided an overview of critical policy issues that affect women’s economic self-sufficiency.  Our panel of Experts from the Field who have learned through living and doing will told their stories.  Government Relations Experts offered information, tools and insights to support women’s participation in the policy development process.  Participants reflected individually and collectively, shared strategies, insights and experiences to engage women in policy development and strengthen women-centred CED in Canada.  

Seventy-two individuals attended.  Participants included representatives from federal and provincial governments Status of Women, HRSDC, Manitoba Advisory Council on the Status of Women, funders, Canadian and international women’s organizations and women participating in CED locally – indicating an extensive reach to multiple stakeholders.  Participants particularly appreciated the expertise of the speakers and the information available in the booklet of best practices.
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Making Waves - "WOMEN & CED" SPECIAL EDITION

The CWCEDC has collaborated with the Centre for Community Enterprise to publish Women & CED, a special edition of Making Waves, Canada’s premiere CED magazine, that explores CED by women and for women. Over 20 authors from across Canada discuss the initiatives women are taking, the obstacles they face, and the issues their practice is raising. Click here to read the articles . We gratefully acknowledge the financial support of FedNor, Status of Women Canada, Western Economic Diversification, the Department of Canadian Heritage (Assistance in Interpretation and Translation Program), and Alterna Savings for this Special Edition.


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