Toronto – Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development, announced an investment of $28.15 million in development programming for the Philippines, emphasizing support for climate adaptation, for resilience against natural disasters, and for improved health care services. Forest Foundation Philippines will implement an $8 million project to support vulnerable communities as they mitigate the impact of climate change and biodiversity loss. …
Ottawa – The Government of Canada today announced it has finalized agreements with Visa and Mastercard to lower credit card transaction fees for small businesses. The agreements also protect reward points offered to Canadian consumers by Canada’s large banks. Small businesses pay fees to process credit card transactions, with the largest component being the interchange fee paid to credit card–issuing …
Toronto – When we build a more inclusive economy, we build a stronger economy that works for everyone. That’s why the Government of Canada continues to take action to advance gender equality and ensure all entrepeneurs have access to the opportunities and resources they need to grow their businesses, which will create good middle-class jobs for Canadians. Rechie Valdez, Minister …
Ottawa – Rechie Valdez, Minister of Small Business, issued the following statement in celebration of Global Entrepreneurship Week, which runs from November 13 to 17: “Canada’s small businesses are not small—they make up 98% of all businesses in Canada and create good, middle-class jobs for millions of hard-working Canadians. As we mark the start of Global Entrepreneurship Week 2023, we …
Ottawa – Throughout Small Business Week 2023, Rechie Valdez, Minister of Small Business, travelled across the country to meet with small business owners and stakeholders to highlight how the Government of Canada continues to support small businesses and helps them grow, innovate and adapt to changing times. Minister Valdez kicked off Small Business Week on Monday by announcing nearly $3 million …
Montréal – Small businesses aren’t a “small” part of our economy—they make up 98% of all businesses in Canada. That’s why it’s so important to support Canada’s entrepreneurs and small businesses, especially women entrepreneurs, because an inclusive economy is a strong economy. Rechie Valdez, Minister of Small Business, kicked off Small Business Week 2023 by announcing that the École des entrepreneurs du …
Province connecting people to jobs and fighting gridlock in the Greater Toronto Area ORK REGION – The Ontario government is one step closer to getting shovels in the ground on the Yonge North Subway Extension. Today, the province issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for the Advance Tunnel Contract, marking a significant milestone in its plan to reduce gridlock, connect …
