VIDEOS AND
PODCASTS
Check out our library of videos and podcasts highlighting social economy enterprises throughout the province as well as the concepts and ideas behind the movement.

EXPLORE EXAMPLES OF THE SOCIAL ECONOMY IN ACTION

Learn more about some of the innovative social economy enterprises and initiatives in Québec as we take you in depth with our podcast and video series. This project was funded by the Secrétariat aux relations avec les Québécois d’expression anglaise.

 

VIDEOS

Join us as we take a look at social economy enterprises and the people who create them. We’ll also dive into the concepts and ideas behind the social economy movement.

Social Economy Portrait: L’Outillerie

Most of us have tools we rarely use which take up space in our closets, garages, and basements. A group

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Social Economy Portrait: Cap Dauphin

Fishermen in the Magdalen Islands have found success with the cooperative format, earning more for their products and reducing costs.

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Social Economy Portrait: The Gleaner

Based in Ormstown in the Montérégie West region, The Gleaner, a newspaper in existence since 1863, pivoted to an innovative

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Social Economy Portrait: Coopérative Multi-Services de Tewkesbury

Tewkesbury residents formed their own cooperative to manage snowplowing and have since expanded into many other services for their rural

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Social Economy Portrait: Friperie Hidden Treasures

Previously at the risk of closing, a nonprofit was created to keep New Carlisle’s thrift shop open and maintain the

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PODCASTS

We’ve talked with social economy entrepreneurs from across Québec about their routes to starting their enterprises, the challenges and surprises involved, and their suggestions and advice for those looking to start their own social economy enterprises.

Startop

Startop

Since starting in 2018, Montreal-based Startop, a nonprofit, has worked with hundreds of immigrant women throughout Québec to take their business ideas and show how they can turn them into social economy enterprises.

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Patriotes de Québec Gaelic Football Club

Patriotes de Québec Gaelic Football Club

The Patriotes de Québec Gaelic football club promotes Irish culture, gets Québec City-area adults active in a new sport, and integrates people from around the world into a close-knit club that does more than just play football.

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Antitube / Cinéma Beaumont

Antitube / Cinéma Beaumont

In a domestic scene where independent cinemas throughout Canada are being increasingly squeezed out by larger chains, Québec City nonprofit Antitube's Cinéma Beaumont has created an enviable niche in the community.

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ECONOMY PROJECT IDEA?

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Community Partner Resources

Check out our community partners for more resources and information.