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More than luck: How CEO Gavin Armstrong is fighting iron deficiency with support from Global trade missions
A rural village, a small metal fish, and a queer entrepreneur with the drive to make a difference. Learn how Gavin Armstrong, CEO of Lucky Iron Life, brought his life-changing business to the world—and how the CQCC’s Global program supporting Canadian entrepreneurs to scale up through international trade missions helped.
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CQCC In the News – 2026
Keeping you updated with the latest CQCC media mentions and press releases
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New trade missions set to accelerate inclusive economic growth in 2026
Canada’s LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs are stepping onto the global stage. CQCC’s 2026 Trade Missions connect queer-owned businesses to new markets, international buyers, and opportunities for growth, helping Canada lead in inclusive economic expansion.
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Introducing DEFY 2026 – Canada’s Largest Supplier Inclusion Conference
CQCC, CAMSC, and WEConnect International are teaming up this March to bring you DEFY Conference 2026, Canada’s premier supplier inclusion event.
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Queer Holiday Market Recap: A Joyful Celebration of Queer Creativity & Community
On December 10, Queer Business BC and the Canadian Queer Chamber of Commerce proudly came together at The Birdhouse Vancouver to host a first Queer Holiday Market—a vibrant, festive celebration of 2SLGBTQIA+ creativity, entrepreneurship, food, and community.
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CQCC’s 10th Annual Black & White Gala: We Lit Up The Night!
Thank you to everyone for coming to CQCC’s 10th annual Black & White Gala, an evening that was truly a constellation of celebration and connection!
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Announcing the 2025 2SLGBTQI+ Business Leadership Award Winners
CQCC is proud to announce the 2025 2SLGBTQI+ Business Leadership Award winners!
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Canadian Queer Chamber of Commerce Welcomes Federal Investments for Canadian Entrepreneurs, Calls for Continued Inclusion of 2SLGBTQI+ Businesses in Economic Growth Initiatives
CQCC welcomes the Federal Budget 2025’s commitments to strengthen the Canadian economy and expand opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and remains committed to advocating for them to be implemented in ways that directly support 2SLGBTQI+ entrepreneurs and business owners.
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Join CQCC’s Trade Mission Series – Register Today!
CQCC is excited to announce a series of domestic and international to key markets, running until March 2026. Pre-register today to join us on these Missions!
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Federal Funding Boosts 2SLGBTQI+ Economic Empowerment: CQCC Responds
Canadian Queer Chamber of Commerce (CQCC) welcomes the Government of Canada’s renewed and expanded commitment to gender equality and 2SLGBTQI+ communities, as announced on October 29.
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Announcing the 2025 Business Leadership Awards’ Finalists
Meet the 2025 Business Leadership Awards’ Finalists! Celebrate them with us on November 14, at the Carlu.
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Canadian Queer Chamber of Commerce (CQCC) Launches New Brand to Champion Queer Entrepreneurs Nationwide
Welcome to Canadian Queer Chamber of Commerce (CQCC)!