Researchers and practitioners across Canada are currently grappling with a definition of the Social Economy – want to be part of the debate? Participate in an engaging telelearning session. Join Luc Thériault, sociology professor at the University of New Brunswick (Fredericton), and Monique Beaudoin, Ontario Regional Coordinator of the Canadian CED Network, in exploring these issues:

• How is the Social Economy defined?
• What are the benefits and disadvantages of the various definitions?
• What are the challenges of defining the social economy?

Powerpoint Presentations of Presenters (download to follow along with the podcast)

• Luc Thériault
• Monique Beaudoin

Call Logistics:

• Session Date: Thursday November 30, 2006
• Call begins at 12:30pm Eastern time, 9:30am Pacific time
• Call in information will be given upon registration
• Register before November 28 to obtain dial in information and background papers
• This session is in French; the next session will be in English

Session Format: 1 Hour Welcome: 5 min Presentations: 10 min each by Thériault and Beaudoin Discussion: 35 minutes Registration: By Email or by Phone Register by e-mailing telelearning@socialeconomyhub.ca with your name, city, province of location, and work or volunteer position. To register by phone call 1-(250)-472-5338. Limited number of phone lines for session – so register soon!