Canada’s social enterprise sector is a vital engine driving inclusive growth, innovation, and community resilience across every province and territory. The Built for Impact, Ready for Market report presents the first national snapshot of the sector in a decade with data from over 400 social enterprises.

The full report goes beyond surface-level statistics to uncover the dynamic realities of social enterprise in Canada. It offers an analysis of the three primary growth constraints: market access, capacity building, and finance, and illustrates innovative solutions through a series of case studies. The report also provides recommendations for government, funders, and market actors to unlock support and opportunity for the sector.

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Short on time? Read the Executive Summary, or a condensed 20-page Summary Report which pulls out key case studies.

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