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Introduction
Sell with Impact: Stories and Research from the Canadian Social Enterprise Sector
Social enterprises sell goods and services and reinvest their profits into their social, environmental or cultural mission. New research from Buy Social Canada busts myths about social enterprises and shows […]
Implementation, Introduction
Using the Power of Purchasing: A Simple Guide to Co-op Procurement
In partnership with Co-operatives and Mutuals Canada, we’re happy to share “Using the Power of Purchasing: A Simple Guide to Co-op Procurement.” This guide provides you with the concepts and process […]
Implementation, Introduction
Utiliser le pouvoir d’achat: Un guide simple pour l’approvisionnement coopératif
En partenariat avec Coopératives et mutuelles Canada, nous sommes fiers de lancer le document « Utiliser le pouvoir d’achat : Un guide simple pour l’approvisionnement auprès des coopératives ». Ce guide […]
Implementation
Self-Attestation: Removing Barriers to Diversity in Supply Chains
New research from AnchorTO and Buy Social Canada explores methods to increase supplier diversity. Increased inclusion of diverse-owned and social enterprise suppliers is critical for social procurement success. To support […]
Introduction
Social Procurement Myths and Facts
There are several common myths about social procurement. Read this PDF to get the facts, and resources for further learning.
Implementation
City of Calgary Social Procurement Case Study
This case study details the process Buy Social Canada took in collaboration with the City of Calgary to add social value considerations to their Sustainable, Environmental & Ethical Procurement Policy […]
Introduction
Guide sur l’approvisionnement social
Ce guide présente brièvement la raison d’être de l’approvissionnement social au Canada, son objet et sa mise en œuvre. Il s’adresse à plusieurs auditoires : les organismes qui prennent les mesures […]
Introduction
Social Enterprise Spotlight: Building Up (Video)
Video story about a certified social enterprise Building Up. They provide high quality work to customers, while providing long-term career pathways for motivated community members.
Introduction
Marketplace Revolution by David LePage
It’s time to transcend the dogma and practices of extraction economics that result in social exclusion and income inequality. It’s time for social enterprise, social procurement, and social value finance […]
Introduction
Supplier Guide to Social Procurement
The Supplier Guide flips the perspective of the existing demand-side Guide to Social Procurement to the supply-side. Following the social procurement user journey of Learn, Identify Opportunities, Discover, Respond and […]
Implementation, Introduction
Training: Procurement for Social Value Suppliers
Reach your procurement potential. At the end of this four-week, in-depth training you will finish the program with foundational tools to bid for contracts. Topics that will be covered include […]
Implementation, Introduction
Training: Storytelling for Social Value Suppliers
Become an impactful storyteller. This three-part, hands-on training will delve into the art and importance of storytelling through the unique lens of social value suppliers.
Introduction
The History of Social Enterprise (Video)
Learn the dynamic history of how social enterprise came to be.
Introduction
Social Enterprise Spotlight: Hives For Humanity (Video)
Hives for Humanity is a certified social enterprise in the Downtown Eastside of Vancouver. They create flexible opportunities that support at-risk populations of people and pollinators. Some of these activities […]
Introduction
Social Enterprise Spotlight: Infiniguard (Video)
Infiniguard is a security company that operates as a social enterprise based in Regent Park. They provide Free training and high-wage employment to at-risk youth, women and new immigrants. InfiniGuard […]
Introduction
Social Enterprise Spotlight: SmartICE (Video)
Video story about a certified social enterprise SmartICE. SmartICE is committed to positive change and social innovation in the northern communities they serve.
Introduction
Social Enterprise Spotlight: Mother Earth Reycling (Video)
Video story about a certified social enterprise Mother Earth Recycling. MER is an Indigenous owned & operated social enterprise in Winnipeg. They provide meaningful training and employment opportunities with a […]
Introduction
Social Enterprise Spotlight: Redemptive Developments (Video)
Video story about a certified social enterprise Redemptive Developments based in Alberta. They offer a diverse and growing social enterprise portfolio, which is constantly evolving.
Introduction
Social Enterprise Spotlight: The Binners’ Project (Video)
Video story about a certified social enterprise The Binners’ Project. They offer a services that aim with; social inclusion, waste-diversion and economic development.
Introduction
Social Procurement creates best value for COVID-19 recovery (Video)
COVID-19 has affected the marketplace in a big way, but how can social procurement be a solution to build back better?
Implementation
Buy Social Canada Social Procurement Policy
This Policy confirms Buy Social Canada’s commitment to building community capital through our procurement of goods and services.
Introduction
Downtown Eastside Social Enterprise Impact Report
Our survey of 40 social enterprises in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside documented $26.5m in sales with $18.4m in wages. These enterprises have created over 2800 jobs, with 55% of full-time and […]