| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | news releases
Advancing Indigenous economic self-determination is a crucial part of the Government of Canada’s commitment to renewing the relationship with Indigenous Peoples. This means supporting the thousands of Indigenous entrepreneurs and small businesses working to create jobs and opportunity in their communities.
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | media advisories
The Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Small Business, will participate in a fireside chat with Harley Finkelstein at the Shopify Townhall during Small Business Week 2023.
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | media advisories
The Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Small Business, will be attending the West Coast Business Forum to give remarks and announce important funding to support Indigenous entrepreneurs.
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | news releases
Umicore’s investment will create over 600 jobs in Eastern Ontario and strengthen Canada’s end-to-end electric vehicle supply chain
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | news releases
Small businesses aren’t a “small” part of our economy—they make up 98% of all businesses in Canada.
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | statements
The Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Small Business, made the following statement today in recognition of Small Business Week
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | media advisories
The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, will join the Honourable Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario, and the Honourable Vic Fedeli, Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade for Ontario, to make an important announcement in Bath, Ontario.
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | media advisories
The Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Small Business, will kick off Small Business Week and announce additional investments to support women entrepreneurs.
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | media advisories
The Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Small Business, will attend the Canadian Chamber of Commerce’s annual general meeting to give a keynote speech highlighting the Government of Canada’s commitment to supporting small businesses, followed by a fireside chat with Trevor McPherson, CEO of the Mississauga Board of Trade.
| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | news releases
Canada continues its efforts to build a strong, skilled workforce capable of adapting to the changing way we work and do business. Investing in Canadian youth is an essential part of the Government of Canada’s efforts to support an increasingly digital economy and prepare workers for new jobs in emerging industries. That is why the government is helping youth develop the skills and gain the experience they need to successfully transition into the labour market.
