Uploaded September 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago
In this episode, we are joined by Jean-Pierre, an expert in cooperative, mutual, and associative movements within the health sector, both in Canada and internationally. Jean-Pierre shares his personal journey into the world of Social and Solidarity Economy (SSE) and reveals what sparked his deep interest in coops, mutuals, and associations. Throughout the discussion, Jean-Pierre explains why SSE is particularly pertinent to current health issues. He delves into the critical role that SSE organizations play in addressing health challenges and promoting well-being, emphasizing their unique ability to foster community-based solutions and inclusive care models and introduces diverse types and forms of SSE organizations that are making a difference in health and care across various regions of the globe. To read the encyclopaedia's entry on health and care sector, visit e-elgar.com
In this episode, we are joined by Jean-Pierre, an expert in cooperative, mutual, and associative movements within the health sector, both in Canada and internationally. Jean-Pierre shares his personal journey into the world of Social and Solidarity Economy (SSE) and reveals what sparked his deep interest in coops, mutuals, and associations. Throughout the discussion, Jean-Pierre explains why SSE is particularly pertinent to current health issues. He delves into the critical role that SSE organizations play in addressing health challenges and promoting well-being, emphasizing their unique ability to foster community-based solutions and inclusive care models and introduces diverse types and forms of SSE organizations that are making a difference in health and care across various regions of the globe. To read the encyclopaedia's entry on health and care sector, visit e-elgar.com
