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Economic Developers Association of Canada
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To enhance professional competence, advance economic development as a profession, and contribute to Canada’s well-being.

EDAC is Canada’s national organization of economic developers. The association offers its members professional development, networking opportunities and a comprehensive offering of resources, both on and offline.
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EDAC announces retirement of CEO Penny Gardiner, Ec.D.

After an extraordinary 34 years of dedicated leadership, Penny Gardiner, CEO of the Economic Developers Association of Canada (EDAC), has announced her retirement, effective December 31, 2025. Penny’s tenure has been transformative, marked by unwavering dedication, visionary leadership, and...

Manager, Business Retention and Expansion – St. Albert

Closing Date: July 20, 2025
The Economic Development department is recruiting a key member of the management team. Supporting Council’s strategic priority of Economic Prosperity, the Manager, Business Retention & Expansion will lead the development, implementation, and enhancement of strategies. Programs and services that...

Manager, Economic Development – Port Hope

Closing Date: July 2, 2025
The Manager, Economic Development provides strategic leadership in advancing the Municipality of Port Hope’s economic vision by implementing key corporate initiatives aligned with Council’s strategic priorities, and the Economic Development Strategic Plan. This role leads a robust Economic Development...

Economic Partnership Advisor – Toronto

Closing Date: June 24, 2025
Reporting to the Manager, Business Improvement Area (BIA) Office, the Economic Partnership Advisor leads and coordinates revitalization initiatives within the City’s Business Improvement Areas, develops and facilitates revitalization strategies in targeted commercial and employment districts, ensuring compliance with operating...
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EDAC’s members are a diverse group of economic development professionals from coast to coast to coast in Canada. We work in major urban centres, rural areas and everywhere in between. Some of us are new to the profession, while others have been working in the field for decades. As a group, our members are the […]

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Ec.D. Information

Members who have earned the Ec.D. Designation are highly sought after in our field.

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