A network of regional groups working collaboratively for the socio-economic development of English-speaking communities across Quebec.

To provide a forum for dialogue and discussion on issues related to the socio-economic development of the communities served by member organizations

To provide support to organizations in achieving their socio-economic development objectives, including research, training, expertise and coordination

Promote and facilitate collaborative initiatives that will contribute to the socio-economic development of the communities served by member organizations

To act, on behalf of its organizations, as a point of interaction with the various actors involved in the field of socio-economic development, including governments, institutions and other organizations

“The organizations that have come together to form RDN serve communities that face multiple socio-economic challenges while working in a minority language setting that is often not given due recognition. RDN was formed with the primary purpose of working collaboratively with organizations to assist in the development of regional English-speaking communities.”
– Brigitte Wellens, President, RDN
Founding Members

Members of RDN serve a defined territory within the province of Quebec yet do not have a provincial mandate, and fulfill a generalist role, which is to say they are involved in more than one sector of socio-economic development activity on behalf of their community.

⦁ 4Korners
⦁ Council for Anglophone Magdalen Islanders (CAMI)
⦁ Committee for Anglophone Social Action (CASA)
⦁ English Community Organization of Lanaudière (ECOL)
⦁ Megantic English-speaking Community Development Corporation (MCDC)
⦁ Neighbours Regional Association of Rouyn-Noranda
⦁ North Shore Community Association (NSCA)
⦁ Vision Gaspé-Percé Now (VGPN)
⦁ Voice of English-speaking Québec (VEQ)

LATEST NEWS

SEENET, RDN’S SOCIAL ECONOMY INITIATIVE

The Social Solidarity Economy English-Speaking Network (SEEnet) is an RDN initiative to promote the participation of Québec province’s English speakers in the social solidarity economy.

RDN Updates

We’ve been hard at work on RDN’s various programs and initiatives. Here’s the update on Core, ERCC, Employment Strategy, SEEnet, and more!

A Quick Intro to the RDN Team

The RDN staff has grown over the last few months! We decided to put together a little infographic to share some fun facts about the team.

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