Minister Valdez to highlight a new initiative to support Nova Scotian rural and remote small businesses
Media advisory
October 14, 2025 – Bridgewater, Nova Scotia
The Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Women and Gender Equality and Secretary of State (Small Business and Tourism), along with Jessica Fancy, Member of Parliament for South Shore–St. Margarets, will highlight a new initiative that will support Nova Scotian rural and remote small businesses.
A media availability will follow the event.
Date: Wednesday, October 15, 2025
Time: The event will start at 9:30 am (AT). Media are asked to arrive at 9:15 am (AT).
Location:
Nova Scotia Community College
Lunenburg Campus Atrium
75 High Street
Bridgewater, Nova Scotia
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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