Minister Valdez to announce significant funding to support Black entrepreneurs
Media advisory
October 17, 2025 – Toronto, Ontario
The Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Women and Gender Equality and Secretary of State (Small Business and Tourism), will make an important announcement in support of Black entrepreneurs across Canada.
A media availability will follow the announcement.
Date: Monday, October 20, 2025
Time: The event will start at 9:30 am (ET). Media are asked to arrive at 9:15 am (ET).
Location:
HXOUSE
130 Queens Quay East, Suite 503
Toronto, Ontario
Members of the media are asked to contact ISED Media Relations at media@ised-isde.gc.ca to confirm their attendance.
All media representatives attending must present credentials upon arrival.
Contacts
Chris Zhou
Director of Communications
Office of the Minister of Women and Gender Equality and Secretary of State (Small Business and Tourism)
chris.zhou@fegc-wage.gc.ca
Media Relations
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
media@ised-isde.gc.ca
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