Minister Ng to meet virtually with Quebec women entrepreneurs to discuss the importance of women’s economic empowerment
Media advisory
December 16, 2020 – Laval, Quebec
The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade, and Annie Koutrakis, Member of Parliament for Vimy, will join a dozen women entrepreneurs from Laval for a roundtable discussion on advancing women’s economic empowerment amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Minister Ng will highlight the government’s commitment to helping women grow their businesses and access new markets through the Women Entrepreneurship Strategy, a nearly $5-billion initiative that provides women with access to financing, networks and expertise.
Event: Minister Ng will participate in a roundtable with Quebec women entrepreneurs
Date: Thursday, December 17, 2020
Time: 2:30 p.m. (ET)
Notes:
- Open coverage via video call
- Media representatives are asked to register with Youmy Han (youmy.han@international.gc.ca) and log on no later than 2:15 p.m. (ET).
Contacts
Youmy Han
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade
343-551-0246
youmy.han@international.gc.ca
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