Courses & Events

EDAC Members enjoy preferential rates on many courses, seminars and events across Canada. To be eligible, EDAC membership must be in good standing (paid in full) prior to registering for University of Waterloo (or any other applicable courses/seminars) at discounted member rates. Should EDAC membership not be paid in full by the date of registration, the attendee is responsible for paying the full (non-member) registration fees.
Seminars

Pre-EDCO: Getting out of Park – Moving Planning, Permitting and Development in Higher Gear

February 2 - 2, 2026
1:00 PM - 4:30 PM
From planning to permitting to approvals, the development process is becoming increasingly complex and time-consuming, and despite broader economic challenges, many investors and developers are struggling to get their projects approved. This session will explore getting projects approved, how to speed things up, how to be investment ready and more.
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Courses

Year 1 : Fundamentals of Community ​Economic Development – Waterloo

May 3 - 8, 2026
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Why take Year 1? Year 1 is about two things: building a strong foundation of knowledge in economic development, and building connections with your peers.
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Courses

Year 2: Advancing Economic Development Opportunities – Waterloo

May 31 - June 5, 2026
3:00 PM - 12:00 PM
Year 2 is the second of two courses that make up our Certificate in Economic Development. Certificates are presented to every successful recipient annually at the Economic Developers Association of Canada conference.
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