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2023 Holiday Gift Guide: Shop and Support Rainbow Registered 2SLGBTQI+ Inclusive Businesses
We are excited to announce the launch of our exclusive Holiday Gift Guide at RainbowRegisteredStore.ca, a platform where shopping meets the heart of diversity and inclusion. This holiday season, we invite you to explore a world where every gift carries a deeper meaning of support and solidarity. More than 40 Rainbow Registered accredited businesses are…
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Small Business Month 2021 Presented by TD: Out Adventures – Catching Up
Last year, to recognize Small Business Month in October, CQCC and TD profiled 2SLGBTQI+ owned businesses across the country in a video series highlighting their success in the face of COVID-19. A year later, we’re catching-up with each of the businesses to see how they have fared with, and continue to adapt to, the continuing…
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Small Business Month 2021 Presented by TD: Mirror Image Media – Catching Up
Last year, to recognize Small Business Month in October, CQCC and TD profiled 2SLGBTQI+ owned businesses across the country in a video series highlighting their success in the face of COVID-19. A year later, we’re catching-up with each of the businesses to see how they have fared with, and continue to adapt to, the continuing…
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Small Business Month 2021 Presented by TD: EAC Construction – Catching Up
Last year, to recognize Small Business Month in October, CQCC and TD profiled 2SLGBTQI+ owned businesses across the country in a video series highlighting their success in the face of COVID-19. A year later, we’re catching-up with each of the businesses to see how they have fared with, and continue to adapt to, the continuing…
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Proud to Vote 2021: A National Debate on 2S2SLGBTQI+ Issues
Date: September 14th at 1 PM As Canada’s 2SLGBTQI+ Chamber of Commerce, we are dedicated to elevating and connecting 2SLGBTQI+ businesses in Canada while also fostering 2SLGBTQI+ inclusion and diversity. The upcoming federal election is a key opportunity to advance our work and continue to invest in 2SLGBTQI+ entrepreneurs. To support you in the decision…
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Request for Proposal – 2SLGBTQI+ Canada Travel Website
Canada’s 2SLGBTQI+ Chamber of Commerce is seeking a web development company to design a new website to support a 2SLGBTQI+ Travel Canada Project. The deadline to apply is July 28, 2021 at 2:00 PM Eastern Time. Click here to access the full RFP.
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CQCC Launches Rainbow Registered Program
The CQCC has launched the new Rainbow Registered accreditation program available for Canadian businesses of all sizes and industries. The accreditation will help consumers and prospective employees to more easily identify 2SLGBTQI+ friendly businesses across Canada. It will also help businesses of all industries and sizes, demonstrate their commitment and consistent efforts to provide a…
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Canada’s 2SLGBTQI+ Chamber of Commerce Partners with OutBritain and OutScotland
Canada’s 2SLGBTQI+ Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce our latest global partnership with OutBritain & OutScotland. This partnership is a step forward to bringing best practices, innovation, and an extensive network to both our organizations. This partnership provides an opportunity to learn, grow, and flourish with similar goals of re-starting our economies after the…
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2021 Virtual EY Pitch Series – Finale
Canada’s 2SLGBTQI+ Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with EY, hosted the 2021 Virtual EY Pitch Series throughout the early part of the year. This annual event provides 2SLGBTQI+ certified suppliers the opportunity to present their business to a panel of judges, connects them with mentors from EY, and celebrates their success. This year’s Virtual EY…
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2021 2SLGBTQI+ Excellence in Business & Leadership Awards Winners
Today, Canada’s 2SLGBTQI+ Chamber of Commerce (CQCC) announced the winners of its 2021 2SLGBTQI+ Excellence in Business & Leadership Awards taking place during its 2021 Digital 2SLGBTQI+ Global Business Summit. The awards recognize the contributions of certified suppliers, entrepreneurs, and allies who are advancing the state of 2SLGBTQI+ entrepreneurship in Canada and expanding supplier diversity…
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Canada’s 2SLGBTQI+ Chamber Commerce Brings Together Leaders of 70 Global Corporations to Implement UN Standards of Conduct for Businesses Tackling Discrimination against 2SLGBTQI+I People
Minister Champagne announces government support of UN Standards for the first time at annual 2SLGBTQI+ Global Business Summit Minister François-Philippe Champagne today announced the Canadian government’s support of the United Nations’ Standards of Conduct for Businesses – Tackling Discrimination against Lesbian, Gay, Bi, Trans, & Intersex People for the first time since its unveiling in…
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Canada’s 2SLGBTQI+ Chamber of Commerce Launches Rainbow Registered Accreditation Program
Canada’s 2SLGBTQI+ Chamber of Commerce (CQCC) is proud to announce its new national Rainbow Registered accreditation program. The accreditation will help consumers and prospective employees to more easily identify 2SLGBTQI+ friendly businesses across Canada. It will also help businesses of all industries and sizes, demonstrate their commitment and consistent efforts to provide a welcome and…