PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATION (Ec.D.)
More Than a Designation. A Competitive Edge.
Stand out in the field of economic development. The Ec.D. designation is your “passport” to professional growth, proving you have the knowledge, experience, and commitment to drive real economic impact. Join a prestigious network of Canadian leaders and stay at the forefront of industry innovation.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & EDUCATION
Bridge between current skills and future leadership.
The Economic Developers Association of Canada (EDAC) provides the most comprehensive professional development ecosystem in the country, designed to transform practitioners into visionary leaders. Our training doesn’t just offer “credits”—it offers a definitive career edge.
NATIONWIDE NETWORKING
Your “coast-to-coast-to-coast” network of professionals.
Connect coast-to-coast with EDAC’s powerful network of leaders. Our Annual National Conference is the premier forum to spark partnerships, exchange best practices, and engage with top policy-makers. Don’t work in a silo—join our national brain trust to share insights and drive community growth alongside Canada’s best economic developers.
EXCLUSIVE RESOURCES & TOOLS
EDAC members have exclusive access to an ever-growing library of resources.
In economic development, having the right data at the right time is the difference between a missed opportunity and a community-defining win. As an EDAC member, you gain exclusive access to a robust toolkit of “boots-on-the-ground” resources designed to streamline your workflow, sharpen your strategy, and provide a competitive edge.
ACCESS THE ECONOMIC ECOSYSTEM
EDAC accesses the organizations and institutions that shape the economy.
In a field where policy changes and research breakthroughs happen overnight, being “in the room” is a necessity. EDAC membership provides you with exclusive, direct access to the organizations and institutions that shape our national economy—access that is often difficult to secure independently.
AWARDS & NATIONAL RECOGNITION
Celebrate Excellence and Elevate Your Community’s Profile.
In the world of economic development, success often happens behind the scenes. EDAC changes that by providing a high-profile platform to showcase your community’s wins. Our National Awards of Excellence and the Marketing Canada Awards are the most prestigious accolades in the field.