Economic development

Aboriginal Business Canada
(http://www.ainc-inac.gc.ca/ecd/ab/abc/index-eng.asp)

We help Aboriginal entrepreneurs and organizations to achieve their business goals.

CEDEC
(http://www.cedec.ca/index.php?id=1)

In communities across Quebec, the Community Economic Development and Employability Corporation (CEDEC) shares its experience in planning and developing partnerships with the aim to strengthen local economies and employability of the English-speaking and broader community.

Chantier de l’économie sociale
(http://www.chantier.qc.ca)

In French only - SORRY

La principale mission du Chantier de l'économie sociale est de promouvoir l'économie sociale comme partie intégrante de la structure socio-économique du Québec et ce faisant, de faire reconnaître le caractère pluriel de l’économie.

Council for the Advancement of Native Development Officers
(http://www.edo.ca/home)

To build capacity which strengthens Aboriginal economies by providing programs

and services to Economic Development Officers.

First Nations of Quebec and Labrador Economic (FNQLEDC)
(http://www.cdepnql.org/eng/home/home.htm)

The FNQLEDC is a consultation body for the officers and representatives of the Native economic development organizations. Since its creation, the FNQLEDC has been representing the economic interests of the Native communities of Quebec and Labrador, that is over 70,000 members of the First Nations.

First Nations of Quebec Business Network (FNQBN)
(http://www.rapnq.org/default_eng.aspx)

The First Nations of Quebec Business Network (FNQBN) is a non-profit organization serving First Nation businesspeople. In fact, it is the only business network peculiar to the First Nations of Quebec.

Indian and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC)
(http://www.ainc-inac.gc.ca/ecd/index-eng.asp)

Economic development is an important element in the Indian and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC) mandate. INAC works to increase First Nation, Inuit and Métis participation in the workforce across Canada. This benefits Aboriginal individuals, families, communities, employers and the Canadian economy as a whole.

Jeunesse.gc.ca
(http://www.jeunesse.gc.ca)

This Website offers online access to information and services for young people on the development of competencies, work experience, career planning, education, health and well-being, travels, money and finances, local information, sports and recreation, environment and various other subjects.

L’Association des clubs d’entrepreneurs étudiants (ACEE)
(http://www.acee.qc.ca)

In French only - SORRY

L’Association des clubs d’entrepreneurs étudiants (ACEE), organisme à but non lucratif, voit le jour, à Drummondville, en 1991 suite au constat qu’il n’existe à l’époque aucun mécanisme politique ou institutionnel permettant aux étudiants des établissements postsecondaires (cégep, université et centre de formation professionnelle) de découvrir le milieu de l’entrepreneuriat et de se sensibiliser à l’esprit d’entreprise.

L’Association des clubs d’entrepreneurs étudiants (ACEE)
(http://www.acee.qc.ca)

In French only - SORRY

L’Association des clubs d’entrepreneurs étudiants (ACEE), organisme à but non lucratif, voit le jour, à Drummondville, en 1991 suite au constat qu’il n’existe à l’époque aucun mécanisme politique ou institutionnel permettant aux étudiants des établissements postsecondaires (cégep, université et centre de formation professionnelle) de découvrir le milieu de l’entrepreneuriat et de se sensibiliser à l’esprit d’entreprise.

Québec Entrepreneurship Contest
(http://www.concours-entrepreneur.org/index_en.asp)

The Québec Entrepreneurship Contest is a unique event in many ways. It targets a niche that has not been filled by other entrepreneurship contests, focusing on young people in schools and on new entrepreneurs who are often at the business planning stage. In addition, it is the only Québec contest to offer such large prizes, not to mention that it is open to anyone who resides in Québec.

The Aboriginal Canada Portal
(http://www.autochtonesaucanada.gc.ca)

The Aboriginal Canada Portal is your single window to First Nations, Métis and Inuit online resources and government programs and services.

• General Programs and Services

  This section gives access to programs, services and publications with regard to economic development as well as Native organizations or economic associations.

• Business

  This section contains useful information for enterprises, on various subjects as well as starting up or managing an enterprise, strategic research data, information on taxes, and much more.

• Financing

  This section provides links towards governmental and private sector programs, as well as information with regard to the funding of Native enterprises and organizations.

• Resources Sector

  This section contains links towards governmental programs on resources and the economy as well as information on organizations involved in the supervision of natural resources.

• Tourism

  This section contains links towards initiatives and programs of support to entreprises involved in tourism as well as towards associations which promote Native-related tourism in Canada or abroad. It is also possible to find links concerning tourism within particular communities.