A national social enterprise directory

With little fanfare the Federal government has taken a major step forward this week in supporting the social enterprise sector – providing clarity on a definition and supporting the development of a national directory.

Read more about this important new tool for social enterprises as written by SECC board chair David Lepage here.

Visit this new government directory here. If you are a purchaser seeking sources for socially beneficial products you can browse the directory. If you are a social enterprise, you can list your products and services for all to see at no cost.

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SECC Social Enterprise Definition

Social enterprises are businesses that sell goods or services in the market place, they have a social, cultural and/or environmental purpose and they reinvest the majority of their profits or surplus to maximize their social mission.

SECC Vision
A connected and influential Social Enterprise field is leading the way to a transformed, sustainable, equitable economy.
SECC Mission
We convene, advocate with & for, and align the social enterprise field in Canada so we can be more connected and influential.
SECC Strategic Goals
Our strategic goal is to ensure social enterprises have a supportive ecosystem that: · Enhances Their Business Skills · Assures Access To Capital · Creates Market Opportunities · Recognizes Their Impact · Provides Supportive Legislation And Regulations