Social Innovation Lab

10/14/2026

Looking forward to this community meeting in Port Saunders with the Newfoundland Indigenous Peoples Alliance (NIPA)!

If you live in Port Saunders, Port Aux Choix, Hawke's Bay, and nearby communities, please join us to learn about the supports and programs offered by the NIPA and the Community Sector Council Newfoundland and Labrador.
Location: Port Saunders Town Center Gym
When: Thursday, Oct 22, at 6 PM
To register for free, contact Erika at 709-861-9106 or [email protected]

Join us on October 22nd for a community meeting with the Community Sector Council of Newfoundland! Please register with Erika (info on poster)

09/17/2026

We’re looking for volunteers to serve on our Board of Directors. See below:

One position to represent St Laurie-Griquet, Gunners Cove, Quirpon, L’anse Aux Meadows, Straitsview, Noddy Bay and Hay Cove

One position to represent Raleigh, Ship Cove, Cook’s Harbour, Wild Bight and North Boat Harbour

09/16/2026

Looking forward to this community meet up!

CBDC Burin Peninsula and Community Sector Council Newfoundland and Labrador's Social Innovation Lab are co-hosting a casual meetup and info session for business owners and community groups on:

- Business succession planning
- Social enterprise
- Unrestricted funding for Community Organizations

📆When: September 22, 12 pm - 3 pm
📍Where: College of the North Atlantic, 105 Main St, Burin Bay Arm, (Room 1641)

This session is open to all community members. Light refreshments will be provided, so registration is required.

How to register:

Online https://luma.com/b2oqszek
or call/text 709-732-2779.

09/10/2026

Good governance includes knowing the right questions to ask. 👀

Join the Social Innovation Community of Practice on October 6 at 10:00 a.m. NST for the next episode of our PeerUp Series: Good Governance, Stronger Safeguards – Fraud Prevention for Community Organization Boards.

CSCNL’s Christine Snow will share a practical, non-accountant’s perspective on strengthening financial oversight and preventing fraud — including key controls, red flags to watch for, questions board members should ask, and simple governance practices that strengthen accountability.

No financial background required!

📅 October 6 | 10:00 a.m. NST
💻 Online

Learn more and register: https://cscnl.ca/events/good-governance-stronger-safeguards-fraud-prevention-for-community-organization-boards/

07/08/2026

📢 Public Engagement Opportunity

The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador is inviting residents to participate in an online questionnaire as part of the development of its 10-Year Poverty Reduction and Prevention Strategy.

Public and community input helps ensure the strategy reflects real experiences, regional differences, and practical solutions.

We encourage our community to learn more and participate:

📝 Take the questionnaire:
https://www.engagenl.ca/en/poverty-reduction-and-prevention-strategy

06/18/2026

📅 Happening next week!

If you're a business owner thinking about succession planning, don't miss this opportunity to learn about Employee Ownership Trusts (EOTs) and other options for keeping businesses locally owned and thriving in their communities.

Join Pete Walker (Boughton Riverview Consulting) and Josh Golden (TXI) for a practical discussion on employee ownership, business succession, and preserving your legacy for the next generation.

💻 Virtual Event
📅 June 23, 2026
🕑 2:00–3:00 PM NT

🔗 Register here:
https://luma.com/pj673qwp



Social Innovation Lab
Community Sector Council Newfoundland and Labrador
Horizon TNL
Cabot Community Business Development Corporation
CBDC Humber
Conception Bay Area Chamber of Commerce
Newfoundland-Labrador Federation of Co-operatives

06/16/2026

📊 Social enterprise innovation builds a strong economy for all.

CSCNL's Social Innovation Lab is proud to have partnered with Buy Social Canada and 13 organizations across Canada to support the first national social enterprise survey in a decade.

The newly released report, Built for Impact, Ready for Market, provides the first national snapshot of Canada's social enterprise sector in 10 years and highlights a sector that is driving innovation, creating jobs, and strengthening communities across the country.

Key findings include:

✨ $6.5B+ in revenue generated in 2025
✨ 18,000+ people employed
✨ 5,600+ jobs for individuals facing barriers to employment
✨ 22% launched a new enterprise or service in the past year

Thank you to the social enterprises in Newfoundland and Labrador that participated and helped ensure our province was represented in this important national research.

📖 Read the report: https://socialenterprisesurvey.ca/survey-findings

This program has been supported by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada.

06/08/2026

📢 Planning for Succession to Employee Ownership

If you're a business owner thinking about the future of your company, join us for a practical conversation about succession planning options that help keep businesses locally owned, operated, and thriving in their communities.

Learn about Employee Ownership Trusts (EOTs), employee buyouts, and new opportunities available in Canada — including the potential for a $10 million capital gains tax exemption.

🎙️ Featuring:
Pete Walker, Boughton Riverview Consulting
Josh Golden, Founder, TXI

📅 June 23, 2026
🕑 2:00–3:00 PM NT
💻 Virtual Event

Whether you're planning your transition in the coming years or just starting to explore your options, this session will provide valuable insights and real-world experience.

🔗 Register here:
https://luma.com/pj673qwp



Social Innovation Lab
Community Sector Council Newfoundland and Labrador
Horizon TNL
Cabot Community Business Development Corporation
CBDC Humber
Conception Bay Area Chamber of Commerce
Newfoundland-Labrador Federation of Co-operatives

05/15/2026

We’re proud to share that Community Sector Council Newfoundland and Labrador was recognized at the Economic Developers Association of Newfoundland and Labrador Awards of Excellence.

This recognition highlights the impact of our SETA initiative — a flagship program of the Social Innovation Lab supporting community organizations in acquiring existing businesses, preserving essential services, diversifying revenue, and strengthening rural communities across Newfoundland and Labrador.

Thank you to EDANL - Economic Developers Association for Newfoundland and Labrador for this honour, and congratulations to all of the inspiring organizations and individuals recognized throughout the evening.

Read more:
https://edanl.ca/excellence-in-economic-development-in-newfoundland-and-labrador-celebrated-with-the-presentation-of-6-awards/

04/29/2026

Today is the day! The Community Ideas Festival brings together community leaders from across Newfoundland and Labrador to dig into some of the community sector’s biggest challenges -capacity, volunteer sustainability, and revenue diversification - and share what’s actually working in practice.

Hey! Community Ideas Festival begins today ✨

We’re so excited to finally be here — to gather, connect, and share ideas with all of you.

Whether you’re joining us in St. John’s or from wherever you are, this space was created for community, for conversation, and for what comes next 💛

✨ We’re already live on the platform — feel free to jump in and start exploring.

If for any reason you can’t attend in person — or if you weren’t able to secure a spot — you can still be part of it.

✨ Our virtual experience is open and designed to be just as engaging — with sessions, conversations, and virtual booths you won’t want to miss.

🔗 Join us here:
https://communityideasfestival.ca/

We’d love to have you with us.

Shared Communities. Shared Future.



Community Sector Council Newfoundland and Labrador
Centre for Social Enterprise
Community Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador
Newfoundland-Labrador Federation of Co-operatives