Today, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, alongside the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Public Services and Procurement and Quebec Lieutenant, and the Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Small Business, announced progress delivering new action to put more money in the pockets of Canadians and small businesses.
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The federal government is taking action to advance gender equality and support the full participation of women in our economy for the benefit of all Canadians.
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The Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Small Business, celebrated Small Business Month (SBM) by meeting with local entrepreneurs and business organizations to highlight the federal government supports that are available to help them thrive.
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The federal government is committed to helping small and medium-sized businesses bring their innovations to life from coast to coast to coast and ensuring that people can benefit from their creative ideas and solutions.
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Mississauga’s small and medium-sized businesses keep main streets flourishing across the city, create well-paying jobs and deliver the dream of entrepreneurship. It is essential that these businesses thrive so they can continue being the bedrock of our communities and our economy.
Today, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, alongside the Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Small Business, and the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Public Services and Procurement, announced a comprehensive suite of measures to help small- and medium-sized businesses start up, grow, and thrive.
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The federal government believes that every Canadian with a dream of opening a small business should be able to do so—no matter their background. Increasing access to financing and mentorship is key to this and will help young entrepreneurs across Canada open and grow their small businesses.
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2SLGBTQI+ entrepreneurs are a core part of Canada’s economy, with over 100,000 2SLGBTQI+-owned and -operated businesses in Canada employing over 435,000 Canadians and generating over $22 billion in economic activity.