Minister for Women and Gender Equality, and Secretary of State for Small Business and Tourism Rechie Valdez (Mississauga–Streetsville, Ont.) issued a statement: “During National Tourism Week, I want to thank the workers, operators, entrepreneurs, artists, guides, hoteliers, restaurateurs and community leaders who make this sector so vibrant. You are the people who welcome the world, … Read more
Minister for Women and Gender Equality, and Secretary of State for Small Business and Tourism Rechie Valdez (Mississauga–Streetsville, Ont.) announced $15 million over three years for the International Convention Attraction Fund (ICAF), administered by Destination Canada. The full release is available online. Contact erin.quevillon@fegc-wage.gc.ca.
Minister for Women and Gender Equality, and Secretary of State for Small Business and Tourism Rechie Valdez (Mississauga–Streetsville, Ont.) announced the reappointment of Liza Frulla, P.C., C.M., O.Q., as Chair of the Board of Directors of Destination Canada for a term of five years, effective Aug. 6, 2026. Frulla has been Chair of the Board of Directors of the … Read more
At the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain, Canada joined its partners in the Global Coalition on Telecommunications to advance international collaboration on the security and resilience of 6G. The coalition also welcomes Finland and Sweden as new members, expanding its global reach and strengthening its collective expertise in telecommunications policy, security and innovation. As part … Read more
Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario Evan Solomon (Toronto Centre, Ont.) concluded a trip to India, where he attended the India AI Impact Summit 2026. While in New Delhi, he held targeted meetings with senior Indian government officials and executives from major Indian … Read more
Minister for Women and Gender Equality, and Secretary of State for Small Business and Tourism Rechie Valdez (Mississauga–Streetsville, Ont.) issued a statement: “Black entrepreneurs are building businesses, creating jobs and driving innovation in communities across Canada. Their success strengthens our economy and helps position Canada for long-term growth. That is why our government has renewed the … Read more
Minister of Health Marjorie Michel (Papineau, Que.) kicked off Small Business Week by highlighting a renewed investment of $189 million for the Black Entrepreneurship Program (BEP). This funding will keep capital flowing, expand advisory supports, and deepen research so more Black-owned businesses can start, scale, and succeed. Michel also announced that the Federation of African Canadian Economics … Read more
Minister for Women and Gender Equality, and Secretary of State for Small Business and Tourism Rechie Valdez (Mississauga–Streetsville, Ont.) highlighted a new $100 million initiative between the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) and Community Futures and Community Business Development Corporations (CBDC) that will provide vital resources to the 520,000 entrepreneurs and small businesses in rural and remote areas of the … Read more