Toronto – A more inclusive economy is a stronger economy. That’s why the Government of Canada is dedicated to taking concrete action to advance gender equality, which will help build an economy that works for all Canadians. Rechie Valdez, Minister of Small Business, announced key findings of the annual report on the State of Women’s Entrepreneurship in Canada, with Dr. …
Canada celebrates Global Entrepreneurship Week
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 …
Elevate Festival 2023-Canada’s largest tech & innovation fest held
Toronto – Mary Ng, Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, and Economic Development, delivered remarks at the 2023 Elevate Festival, Canada’s largest technology and innovation festival. Minister Ng highlighted the steps the Government of Canada is taking to even the economic and entrepreneurship playing fields for all Canadians, focusing on federal support for women entrepreneurs and Canada’s inclusive approach to …
Supporting women’s entrepreneurship, Indigenous economic growth across Yukon
CanNor funding of $200,000 to dänä Näye Ventures creates additional financing opportunities for Indigenous women-owned businesses Whitehorse – The Government of Canada is continuing to make important investments to ensure a strong economy in communities across the North. Traditionally underserved businesses, particularly those that are women-owned or Indigenous-owned, are an important pillar to regional economic growth, providing a wide spectrum …
Minister Ng highlights support for women entrepreneurs in Toronto
Toronto – Mary Ng, Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development, travelled to Toronto on March 20 to visit local businesses, meet with the Canadian Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (CVCA), participate in Elevate’s Women In Tech event and announce the release of the State of Women’s Entrepreneurship in Canada 2023: Research Preview, an annual report put …