Non-Governmental Organizations

Territoires innovants en économie sociale et solidaire (TIESS)

Territoires innovants en économie sociale et solidaire (TIESS) is an organization that contributes to territorial development through knowledge transfer. Since 2013, it has been identifying innovative solutions and providing tools to social economy organizations so they can transform their practices and address societal issues.

Réseau de recherche en économie sociale et solidaire (RRESS)

This major research infrastructure will create a space for interactions, exchanges and innovations between the expertise already present in Québec research establishments.

Canadian Worker Co-op Federation (CWCF)

The Canadian Worker Co-operative Federation is a national, bilingual grassroots membership organization of and for worker co-operatives, related types of co-operatives (multi-stakeholder co-ops and worker-shareholder co-ops), and organizations that support the growth and development of worker co-operatives.

Comité sectoriel de main-d’oeuvre en économie sociale et action communautaire (CSMO-ÉSAC)

The CSMO-ÉSAC has the mission of promoting and consolidating consultation and partnership in order to resolve workforce problems common to businesses and organizations in the social economy and community action sectors.

Quebec Religious Heritage Council

The Québec Religious Heritage Council is a Québec-wide non-profit organization whose mission is to support and promote the conservation and enhancement of Quebec’s religious heritage

Centre de tranfert d’entreprise du Québec (CTEQ)

The Centre de transfert d’entreprise du Québec (CTEQ) is the leader in business takeovers in Quebec, including cooperative and community takeovers. Its mission is to ensure the sustainability of Quebec businesses by offering personalized and confidential support throughout the business purchase or sale process.

Startop

After noticing the high drop-out rate among women entrepreneurs and the closure of a number of women’s entrepreneurship organizations, the Startop team decided to come up with new solutions to help retain women in business and ensure the survival of feminist nonprofit organizations. Startop’s mission is to guide and help women become more aware of

Réseau des SADC et CAE (SADC + CAE)

The Réseau des SADC et CAE is a network of 57 Community Futures Development Corporations (SADCs) and 10 Community Business Development Corporations (CAEs), not-for-profit organizations that have been working in economic development in the regions of Québec for more than 40 years. Its 400 professionals and more than 600 passionate volunteers support projects and innovative

Regional Development Network (RDN)

Founded in 2019, the Regional Development Network (RDN) is a provincial non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing socio-economic development for English-speaking communities across the province of Québec. Supported by a network of regional English-language organizations, RDN collaborates with federal and provincial governments and municipalities as a way to represent its network’s needs and challenges and to

Innovation Development MTL (ID MTL)

Innovation Development MTL (ID MTL) is a strategic intelligence solution developed by Ville de Montréal’s Service du développement économique to support and promote the city’s expertise in a number of leading-edge sectors. ID MTL actively and continuously monitors national and international developments to stay current with—and draw inspiration from—best practices wherever they might be. Objectives

ELAN

English-Language Arts Network (ELAN) is a not-for-profit organization that connects, supports, and creates opportunities for English-speaking artists and cultural workers of all disciplines from every region of Québec. We share expertise and resources for career advancement, funding opportunities, employment opportunities, and calls for participation in the arts. We advocate for our members’ interests and make

Co-operatives and Mutuals Canada (CMC)

Co-operatives and Mutuals Canada (CMC) is an association, focused on its members, that unites, engages and leads the co-operative movement by advancing its priorities nationally, as well as internationally, through International Cooperative Alliance (ICA). Our goals are to build bridges, break barriers, and create durable opportunities for the co-operative sector in Canada.

Coopérative de développement régional du Québec (CDRQ)

The CDRQ’s mission is to support and promote the creation and development of cooperatives in all regions of Québec. We do this by offering specialized support for existing cooperatives and for promoters of new projects.

Conseil québécois de la coopération et de la mutualité (CQCM)

The Conseil québécois de la coopération et de la mutualité (CQCM) is a provincial cooperative with special status. It is officially recognized by the Quebec government as one of the privileged partners in the social economy. Mission: Founded in 1940, the CQCM is the democratic body that Quebec’s cooperative and mutual networks have created to