Buy Social is a social enterprise that views procurement as a tool for achieving community social and economic goals. Since 2014, Buy Social Canada has connected purpose-driven purchasers with social value suppliers, fostering relationships that generate social benefits. Through advocacy, education, and consulting, the organization drives social procurement to create impactful opportunities across the marketplace. Buy Social collaborates with the community, private, and public sectors to provide training, develop policies, and share resources. They offer a nationwide social enterprise certification that connects suppliers with social purchasers. With over a decade of experience in community benefits in construction, Buy Social has created a guide to help policy makers, organizers, and construction companies align projects with community objectives.