The purpose of the Summit is to explore local, regional and national economic development issues in Canada. The focus is on strategies, initiatives and policies that can create opportunities for economic prosperity and remove barriers to inclusion for disadvantaged and underserved communities, and particularly for youth seeking educational and employment opportunities.The Summit also seeks to celebrate the best examples we have across the country for furthering social and economic development and prosperity. See schedule, speakers bios and pre-summit activities at http://www.communitybenefits.ca/cos2018.

• Community Benefits Bus Tour & Networking: Friday, March 23, 2018 from 12noon to 5pm at Duke Heights BIA, 2 Champagne Drive

• Dinner Celebration: Friday, March 23, 2018 from 5pm to 8pm at The Underground Restaurant, York Student Centre Building Address: York University, 4700 Keele St, North York, ON M3J 1P3

• Summit: Saturday, March 24, 2018 from 8:30am to 5pm at University of Toronto Faculty of Law, Address: 78 Queens Park, Toronto, ON M5S 2C5