An independent non profit organization whose goal is to promote and support the development of the Social Economy in Québec. The Chantier regroups three types of organizations :
- Sector-based networks of social economy enterprises (non-profit and coops) in a variety of activity sectors : community housing, child care and education, local services, environment, arts and culture, communications, work integration, etc.;
- Rural and urban technical and financial support networks for local and regional development;
- Social movements : Women, Green, Community, Unions, etc.;
Source: http://www.lescdec.qc.ca/data/downloads/Fev_07_socialeconomy.pdf