Minister Valdez to make an important announcement regarding Canada’s first-ever 2SLGBTQI+ Entrepreneurship Program

August 28, 2024 – Edmonton, Alberta 

The Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Small Business, with the Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, and Darrell Schuurman, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Canada's 2SLGBTQI+ Chamber of Commerce, will announce a major milestone in delivering the 2SLGBTQI+ Entrepreneurship Program.

A media availability will follow the announcement.

Date: August 29, 2024

Time (CHANGE IN START TIME): Event will start at 10:45 am (MT). Media are asked to arrive at 10:30 am (MT).

Location:
University of Alberta
Students’ Union Building
8900 - 114 Street NW
Edmonton, Alberta

Members of the media are asked to contact ISED Media Relations at media@ised-isde.gc.ca to confirm their attendance.

Media representatives wishing to attend must present credentials.