| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | news releases
2SLGBTQI+ entrepreneurs are a core part of Canada’s economy, with over 100,000 2SLGBTQI+-owned and -operated businesses in Canada employing over 435,000 Canadians and generating over $22 billion in economic activity.
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | news releases
Investments and access to capital are key to growing and supporting startups with high growth potential. This is especially true for entrepreneurs who have traditionally been under-represented in the start-up space, including women and members of Indigenous, Black and 2SLGBTQI+ communities.
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | news releases
Earlier this week, the Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Small Business and the first Filipina Cabinet minister and member of Parliament in Canada’s history, concluded her official visit to the Philippines, marking 75 years of strong bilateral relations between the two nations. Minister Valdez took part in productive bilateral engagements with Filipino government officials, women community leaders, entrepreneurship organizations, and leaders in the small business and start-up communities. She advanced discussions on strengthening bilateral economic ties and highlighted opportunities for further cooperation on supporting small businesses in both countries, as well as in the Filipino-Canadian community.
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | news releases
On July 22, the Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Small Business and the first Filipina Cabinet minister and member of Parliament in Canadian history, will kick off her official visit to the Philippines.
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | news releases
Nature is fundamental to capturing harmful greenhouse gas emissions, since plants pull carbon dioxide out of the air. That is why it’s important to conserve and restore nature as well as safeguard the places and species that are part of our communities. The Government of Canada has launched the largest conservation campaign in the country’s history in order to meet its emissions reduction targets and reverse biodiversity loss by 2030.
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | news releases
The Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) is making life better for Canadians.
| Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario | news releases
Every child deserves to have the best start in life. But today, one in four children in Canada live in food insecure households, which makes it harder for them to get the healthy food they need. That impacts their health and their opportunities to learn and grow, including in school. Study after study has shown that kids learn better on a full stomach. With Budget 2024, we’re making sure every generation gets a fair, healthy future – starting right from childhood.
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | news releases
Today, the Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Small Business, participated in the inaugural plenary session at the annual International Economic Forum of the Americas’ Conference of Montreal—Leading in an Accelerating World.
| Department of Finance Canada | news releases
Today, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, and the Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Small Business, highlighted Budget 2024: Fairness for Every Generation, the government’s plan to drive economic growth in a way that is shared by all. It is a plan to build a Canada that works better for every generation, where younger generations can get ahead, where their hard work pays off, and where they can buy or rent their own home—where everyone has a fair chance at a good middle class life.
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | news releases
A more inclusive economy is a stronger economy. That’s why the Government of Canada is dedicated to taking concrete action to support women entrepreneurs from coast to coast to coast, which will help build an economy that works for all Canadians.
