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    Montréal, Québec, H4N 1H2
    514 858-1018
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    Montréal, Québec, H4G 1T9
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    Montréal, Québec, H3A 1E4
    514 879-0555
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    Montréal, Québec, H2S 2M2
    514 723-0030
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    Montréal, Québec, H1E 2Z6
    514 494-2606
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The concept of social entrepreneurship places the emphasis on the entrepreneur, his or her values, mission and approach and the social impact of the business.

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Find experts in your area

Enter your business postal code or select your area

  1. Ouest-de-l'Île 1675, Transcanadienne
    Bureau 301
    Dorval, Québec, H9P 1J1
    514 426-2888
  2. Centre-Ouest 1350, rue Mazurette
    Bureau 400
    Montréal, Québec, H4N 1H2
    514 858-1018
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    514 765-7060
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    Bureau 700
    Montréal, Québec, H3A 1E4
    514 879-0555
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    514 723-0030
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