Minister Valdez to highlight funding for Canadian small and medium-sized businesses in the defence sector
Media advisory
April 1, 2026 – Mississauga, Ontario
The Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Women and Gender Equality and Secretary of State (Small Business and Tourism), will highlight Canada’s defence priorities and support for small and medium-sized businesses.
Date: Thursday, April 2, 2026
Time: 9:00 am (ET)
Location:
Radiation Solutions Inc.
5875 Whittle Road
Mississauga, Ontario
Members of the media are asked to contact ISED Media Relations at media@ised-isde.gc.ca to confirm their attendance.
Contacts
Erin Quevillon
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Women and Gender Equality and Secretary of State (Small Business and Tourism)
erin.quevillon@fegc-wage.gc.ca
Media Relations
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
media@ised-isde.gc.ca
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