Social enterprises are helping to build Canada’s economy while addressing challenges in communities across the country. These businesses, whether not-for-profit or for-profit, pursue a social, cultural or environmental mission and re-invest profits to maximize that mission. There is a broader category of organizations, referred to as Social purpose organizations, (SPOs), that more generally have a mission to advance social or environmental objectives.
Services and information
The social economy and related information
The social economy and social enterprises globally and in Canada
Resources on social entrepreneurship
Organizations who can provide guidance or mentorship for the road ahead
Creating and maintaining a social enterprise
Thinking through your business plan, different for-profit and not-for-profit business models and incorporation, along with financing and tax considerations
Success stories
Examples of Canadian Social Purpose Organizations and their missions.