About the Journal
Papers in Canadian Economic Development includes selected policy analysis papers written by professional Economic Development Officers to complete the requirement for the Certified Economic Developer - Fellowship designation.
Articles may cover any aspect of the broad economic development field, but usually fall under one of the following topics:
- Canadian and international models for community economic development
- economic development policy
- the Canadian economy
- economic issues facing local economic development
- labour and skills development
- community marketing strategies
- analytic techniques for local economic development
- First Nations context, consultation and partnership
- small business development and support; entrepreneurship
- tourism development strategies
- regional development strategies – politics of inclusion
- green economy, energy and opportunities
- business retention and expansion strategies
- knowledge economy and creative class trends.
