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Don’t Roll the Dice: Canada’s Need to Equal the Playing Field for 2SLGBTQI+ Founders
CQCC’s Darrell Schuurman and Kayla Isabelle from Startup Canada explore the clear gap in tools, programs, and resources for 2SLGBTQI+ entrepreneurs in this co-written article.
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Government of Canada supports 2SLGBTQI+Q2+ tourism in southern Ontario
Today, on behalf of the Honourable Helena Jaczek, Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), the Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Tourism and Associate […]
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Doing business better
Businesses, entrepreneurs and individuals who never imagined they would be sitting across the table from a PepsiCo, Johnson & Johnson, or Bell Canada buyer, now see doors open up to a new world of opportunity through Supplier Diversity initiatives. Find out more!
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Join us for the 2022 International Business and Leadership Conference in Vegas!
The CQCC, in collaboration with Global Affairs Canada and Trade Commissioner Services is pleased to organize the third 2SLGBTQI+ Trade Mission to the USA.
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Congratulations Kedar & Hydronique Hydration!
CQCC announces the first winner of the EY Pitch Competition! Congrats Kedar Patil!
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Access and Equity for 2SLGBTQI+Q2S+ Businesses in Canada
CQCC is running a joint study with Ryerson, Mitacs and Diversity Institute that aims to uncover barriers to entrepreneurship, work, and economic equality for members of the 2SLGBTQI+Q2S+ community. We are currently recruiting participants for interviews!
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Professional Development Session: “Woke” or Conscious Marketing with Breakfast Culture
Is a brand or company being truly authentic to its core values? And if so – how do you demonstrate that to your customers? As part of our professional development […]
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Corporate-Supplier Roundtable with Staples Promotional Products
Thank you to Staples Promotional Products for joining us for our third Corporate-Supplier Roundtable of the year. During this one-hour session, Celso Afonseca, Account Services and Program Operations Manager and […]
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Virtual Trade Mission to Colombia – Canada’s 2SLGBTQI+ Chamber of Commerce
When COVID-19 disrupted Canadian 2SLGBTQI+ businesses, they responded by pivoting, innovating, and identifying new opportunities – including those beyond the border. Canada’s 2SLGBTQI+ Chamber of Commerce was proud to lead […]