Call for Nominations
Co-develop a Social Innovation and Social Finance Strategy with the Government of Canada
The Government of Canada wants to outline a new vision for social innovation and social finance. Be part of the Steering Group that will co-create the Social Innovation and Social Finance Strategy.
The Government is looking for 15 leaders, practitioners and experts with:
· knowledge and expertise in the areas of social innovation and/or social finance, including social enterprise and social economy;
· ability to participate constructively in policy discussions; and
· ability to mobilize networks and build consensus.
Apply now and share this call for nominations with your network and social media followers using Twitter at #socinn #socfin
Deadline is Monday, November 21, 2016
The Steering Group will participate in consultation activities to gather the perspectives of all stakeholders on social innovation and social finance, including social enterprise and social economy. They will decide on which issues should be addressed through the Strategy and oversee the initial design work on policy measures being proposed in a draft Social Innovation and Social Finance Strategy that will be submitted for Government consideration in the course of 2017.
The views gathered through this engagement process will play an important role in informing and bringing stakeholders’ voice and priorities to the Government.
For more information please visit:
http://www.esdc.gc.ca/en/esdc/social_innovation_social_finance/steering_group/index.page
Yours sincerely,
The Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos The Honourable MaryAnn Mihychuk
Minister of Families, Children and Social Development Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Labour