Workforce talent recruitment and retention is one of the most urgent issues facing the Atlantic region. In the next decade, the Canadian economy is expected to offer significant opportunities for employment. Those opportunities reflect both Canada’s emergence as a knowledge economy and the impact of retirement from the workforce of the baby boomer generation. An expectation exists that future demand for a skilled labour force will be serviced, in part, by an increasing Indigenous workforce.
This white paper analyzes the current national social enterprise landscape and explores the opportunities and challenges in our provincial context. Sharing insights on the social and economic value of social enterprises through the analysis of policies, best practices and academic research from across the country offers key recommendations to build a thriving and social enterprise ecosystem in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Funding under this program stream helps create, grow and develop strong and inclusive regional networks that support business growth and innovation. This will foster the entrepreneurial environment necessary for more innovative regional economies and increase the competitiveness of small and medium-sized enterprises (SME).
“The purpose of this study was to determine how school and family connectedness were associated with delinquent and health promoting behaviors, and whether school attendance was associated with delinquency and health status for First Nations youth.”
Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada
Year of publication:
2012
“Using traditional Inuit practices to engage children in the learning of science, the Sprouts Day Camp in Iqaluit, Nunavut has been changing the lives of youths aged 7-15 for over 10 years. See how the Qikiqtani Inuit Association in partnership with Actua Canada promote education, cultural awareness and healthy lifestyles through this highly successful program.”
Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada
Year of publication:
2012
“The Piikani Nation is transforming the lives of its band members through its innovative five year comprehensive housing strategy. New homes are being built, older homes renovated, youth are learning skilled trades, and people are proud to live on the Piikani Nation reserve.”
Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada
Year of publication:
2012
“Northern Youth Abroad is a program serving youth living in Nunavut and the Northwest Territories, offering high school credits, travel, and work experience in southern Canada and abroad. See how Northern Youth Abroad inspires youth.”
“This report gives voice to the concerns expressed by First Nations youth, their families, community leaders and service providers. The report’s many recommendations are aimed at all levels of government: federal, provincial and First Nations. Beyond that, the report asks all New Brunswickers, First Nations and non-Aboriginal alike, to work together to achieve equal opportunity for all.”
“Aboriginal people generally have lower levels of educational attainment than other groups in Canada, but little is known about the reasons behind this gap. This study is the second of two by the same author investigating the issue in detail.”
“Accessing capitals can be a frustrating process for young entrepreneurs with a great idea, but little chance of securing a traditional loan. This article lists grant and loan programs for young Canadian business owners.”
