Minister Valdez to announce major federal investments to support women entrepreneurs in Alberta and across Canada
Media advisory
June 19, 2026 – Lethbridge, Alberta
The Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Women and Gender Equality and Secretary of State (Small Business and Tourism), will announce significant new federal funding to support women entrepreneurs in Alberta and across Canada.
Date: Monday, June 22, 2026
Time: 10:00 am (MT)
Location:
Cafe Noir
328 6 Street South
Festival Square
Lethbridge, Alberta
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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