The Women’s Economic Council is the only national organization advocating for women-centred CED (Community Economic Development)  in Canada, and the only organization that supports networks of like-minded organizations that help women-centred CED flourish across the country. They formed in 2002 when several women and women’s organizations noticed barriers to the full participation of women in the growing CED movement.

Mission Statement

WEC’S mission is to advance every woman’s participation in building resilient and inclusive economies, especially women who experience multiple systemic barriers. This is achieved through consultation, networking, research and advocacy to understand and address the challenges women experience creating sustainable livelihoods.”

We want to live in a world where all women are empowered and free to pursue life according to their plans and dreams. It’s what we work towards every day at WEC.

Our projects are all focused on our goal of economic security for every woman. And, since we began in 2002, we have made major strides towards achieving it. Still, there is much left to do.