The Government of Canada is committed to advancing gender equality and creating more opportunities for women to participate in the economy and create growth that works for everyone.

“The Government of Canada recognizes that women are integral to international trade and to economic growth. Over the last few decades, trailblazing Canadian women have increasingly brought their energy, ideas, and entrepreneurial spirit to bear throughout Canada’s business world. From small and medium-sized businesses, to large, multinational firms, Canadian business women are making a positive impact in markets all over the world.”

- François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of International Trade

• The WBENC National Conference and Business Fair is the world’s largest conference targeted to women who want to access supplier diversity opportunities through U.S. Fortune 500 companies.

• The Global Affairs Canada’s Business Women in International Trade (BWIT) program mandate is to link Canadian women entrepreneurs with international business opportunities to help spur their company’s growth.

• The U.S.-Canada trade relationship has long been a model for the world: it is growing, it is balanced, it is fair and it supports growth, innovation and well-paying jobs in both countries.

• Millions of good, middle-class jobs on both sides of the border depend on our partnership. In the United States alone, nearly 9 million jobs are linked to Canadian trade and investment.

Associated links

• Business Women in International Trade (BWIT)
• The Canadian Trade Commissioner Service
• WBENC 2018 National Conference & Business Fair
• Consulate General of Canada in Detroit, United States

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