Chapter 1
Canadian Social Enterprise Guide

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To develop this guide, we sought the insights of non-profi t leaders - Canadian social entrepreneurs who have demonstrated outstanding creativity, commitment, and persistence in pursuing their visions.

In this section, the social entrepreneurs introduce their businesses. Here and at points throughout the guide, they reflect on the unique challenges of planning and operating social enterprises.

Case Studies in this chapter:
All-A-Board, Toronto
Le Bucafin, Trois-Rivieres
Centretown Laundry Co-op, Ottawa
Inner-City Renovations (ICR), Winnipeg
Inter-Cultural Association of Victoria
Krackers Katering, Ottawa
Learning Enrichment Foundation, Toronto
Ontario Service Safety Alliance
Potluck Cafe Society, Vancouver
ReStore, Habitat for Humanity, Nanaimo
SARCAN Recycling
Summer Street Industries, New Glasgow
Vocational and Rehabilitation Research Institute, Calgary