Minister Valdez to announce federal support for Black entrepreneurs and businesses in Manitoba

June 23, 2026 – Winnipeg, Manitoba – The Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Women and Gender Equality and Secretary of State (Small Business and Tourism) will announce federal funding Program in support of Manitoba entrepreneurs and businesses through the Black Entrepreneurship Program on behalf of the Honourable Eleanor Olszewski, Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan).

Date:
June 24, 2026

Time:
11 a.m. CT

Location:
Black-Manitobans Chamber of Commerce
62 Hargrave Street #208
Winnipeg, Manitoba

This event is open to media and speakers will be available for questions following the announcement.