“The means to engage in participatory culture are no longer limited to the technically versed or the civically inclined.”

We are living in a networked society that is supported by hundreds of thousands of information and communications technologies (ICTs) that bring us tremendous value. Now we need to look past our virtual avatars and our online profiles in order to understand what impact this connectedness can have on others and our cities. That’s where urban informatics comes in.

Last month, we brought you a round-up of social enterprise developments across Canada. We continue this month with a special focus on what's happening with the movement in Ontario. Thanks to Ethel Cote for compiling the updates to share with our audience.

Learn which measures are important to your partners

In November, I wrote about developing pitching skills as a new social entrepreneur and student in Ontario’s first Fellowship Program for Social Entrepreneurs. As 2013 begins, we are a third of the way through the nine-month fellowship, so I thought it would be interesting to consider some of the topics we’ll cover in the New Year. In particular, I thought I would try to add to the discussion on the topic of measuring and managing to outcomes.

Canada and its social enterprise sector will be in the spotlight next year when the country hosts the 2013 Social Enterprise World Forum in Calgary, October 2-4. As Canada’s first and only publication dedicated to social enterprise and entrepreneurship, we thought we’d give you an overview of what’s happening with the movement right now, and where things are headed in the year to come.