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Minister Valdez wraps up Small Business Week by highlighting government support for entrepreneurs

| 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.


Minister Valdez announces $500,000 for the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business to support Indigenous entrepreneurs

| 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.


Government of Canada helping youth acquire the skills they need to thrive in the evolving digital economy

| 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.


Canada to invest $23 million in Ontario-based Edesa Biotech, Inc.

| Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | news releases

The Government of Canada is working tirelessly to rebuild Canada’s domestic biomanufacturing sector to develop safe and efficient treatments for Canadians. Since March 2020, over $2.1 billion has been invested to rebuild Canada’s vaccines, therapeutics and biomanufacturing capacity.


Minister Valdez announces new investments to help diverse entrepreneurs grow their businesses

| 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.


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