NDG Local Economy and Employment Table
Formed in 2016, the Local Economy Coalition of NDG aims to promote and encourage access to employment, entrepreneurship, and labour in NDG through consultation, networking, creative workshops and collaborative events, as well as the development of projects and initiatives that empower individuals, whether they be job seekers, merchants, or entrepreneurs. The Coalition aims to fill the gaps created by the closing of the CDEC at the end of 2015, and harmonize the efforts of actors in NDG concerned with employment, business, and entrepreneurial development
The Council and the Carrefour Jeunesse Emploi are the co-chairs of the Local Economy Coalition. The mission of the table is to coordinate the efforts of NDG stakeholders involved in employment, business, and entrepreneurial development. Regarding the latter, building a stronger partnership with the local business community has been one of our main successes to date, as the new NDG business association – Les Gens d'affaires NDG / BizNDG – has become a key partner at the table.
Co-coordinated by the NDG Community Council and the Carrefour Jeunesse Emploi.
MEMBERS
- NDG Community Council
- Carrefour Jeunesse-Emploi NDG
- Bienvenue à NDG
- EMSB RAC Services
- BizNDG Association des gens d'affaires de Notre-Dame-de-Grâce
- Monkland Business Association
EVENTS & ACTIVITIES & PROJECTS
2026
After several years on pause, the Local Economy Table made its awaited comeback in 2026, bringing together community organisations, employment services, business associations, educators, and municipal representatives around a shared vision for a stronger and more connected local economy.
Discussions highlighted the importance of supporting local purchasing, youth employment, entrepreneurship, immigrant integration, and workforce development in a rapidly changing economy. With approximately 3,000 businesses active across the territory, participants emphasized the need to better connect employers, job seekers, and community resources while preparing for future challenges such as labour shortages and the impact of artificial intelligence on employment.
The table also identified NDG 150 as a key opportunity to stimulate civic engagement, innovation, and local economic activity through collaborative initiatives and events.
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