| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | news releases
Throughout Small Business Week 2023, the Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Small Business, travelled across the country to meet with small business owners and stakeholders to highlight how the Government of Canada continues to support small businesses and helps them grow, innovate and adapt to changing times.
| 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 | 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 | news releases
Investments and access to capital are key to growing and supporting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with high-growth potential. This is especially true for entrepreneurs who have traditionally been under-represented in the venture capital (VC) space, including women and members of Indigenous, Black and 2SLGBTQI+ communities. When we support our small businesses, we’re supporting a strong economy that will help create good middle-class jobs for Canadians.
