First Economic Action Forum in Montreal: an event that brings together economic development leaders from across Canada

MONTREAL, May 18, 2016 /CNW Telbec/ - Economic leaders from across Canada launched the Economic Action Forum, a series of biennial forums organized by the Economic Action Network, composed of the Community Economic Development and Employability Corporation (CEDEC), the Réseau de développement économique et d'employabilité (RDÉE) Canada and Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC).

The objective of the Economic Action Network is to ensure collaboration of Canada's key players in economic development within and beyond English and French official language minority communities.

This forum, taking place May 17-18 at Hotel Bonaventure, brings together more than 200 participants from across Canada to seize the opportunity to network and exchange best practices related to tourism, the green economy, small business support and workforce development. 

The Forum will be broadcast live and recorded on YouTube at www.youtube.com/user/CEDECQC/live

For more information, visit www.inbusinesstogether.ca or follow the event on Twitter at #EAF2016 and #FAE2016 and the accounts @CEDEC_QC and @RDEECanada.

SOURCE CEDEC