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Black Entrepreneurship Program receives major funding boost

The federal government this week announced a pledge valued at $221 million to the Black Entrepreneurship Program.

See It Be It campaign and new research released by WEKH

The Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub (WEKH) is releasing a new research report Women Entrepreneurs Beyond the Stereotypes and awareness campaign it said is designed to “celebrate women entrepreneur success stories and crush male-dominated stereotypes of entrepreneurship.”

Ng visits small businesses in GTA to highlight revamped CanExport program

As Canadian small businesses continue to adapt to the new reality of COVID-19, the federal government says it is “working hard to support small business owners as they rebuild and explore new opportunities in the global marketplace.”

Despite lack of support, Canada’s women entrepreneurs finding new and creative paths to growth

Women currently comprise 28% of all entrepreneurs in Canada but represent only a small percentage of high-growth firm founders.

NACO announces new initiatives to mobilize angel activity for entrepreneurs

Ottawa has announced plans to invest $710,000 in support for initiatives to be delivered by the National Angel Capital Organization (NACO) in both Western Canada and Atlantic Canada. The initiatives are designed to “support the early-stage capital ecosystem and create new pathways to scale and growth for entrepreneurs.”

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BDC‘s 41st edition of SBW focuses on resilience, innovation

Business Development Canada’s Small Business Week (SBW) is going completely virtual this year with exclusive events taking place this week, highlighting the resilience and innovation of entrepreneurs in the face of today’s unprecedented challenges.

Lively sound-off about this nation’s taxation woes set for Oct. 21

Next Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. EDT, Canada’s Podcast will hold its first live discussion/podcast and if you are interested in learning about what is wrong with Canada’s tax system, this event is made for you.

Small businesses in Alberta finding way to launch, grow and succeed: MNP

In the past several months, Calgary and the surrounding area has experienced a great deal of additional stress to the local economy, says national accounting, tax and business consulting firm MNP in a release issued today. Small, medium, and large businesses have been affected by COVID-19, the global slowdown and the ongoing challenges of the current oil-influenced economic downturn, it adds.

Canadian start-ups recognized with Mitacs’s Entrepreneur Awards

Mitacs recently recognized five up-and-coming researchers-turned-entrepreneurs for their ground-breaking innovations that are helping to propel Canada’s economy forward — and ultimately, improve the lives of Canadians — amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Telfer School of Management releases Gender-Smart Entrepreneurship Education & Training Plus report

The Telfer School of Management at the University of Ottawa has launched the Global Gender-Smart Entrepreneurship Education and Training Plus (GEET+) report.

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