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Statement on the Speech from the Throne – CQCC, Canada’s 2SLGBTQI+ Chamber of Commerce
Thursday, September 24, 2020 CQCC listened with great interest to the Speech from the Throne at the opening of the second session of the 43rd Parliament. We are encouraged by the government’s agenda on diversity in business, especially the commitment to ‘go further on economic empowerment for specific communities, and increasing diversity on procurement’. CQCC…
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OUT For Business 2020 Program Launch
CQCC makes supporting young people in the 2SLGBTQI+ community a priority and with over 3.4 million entrepreneurs in Canada alone, it is important to ensure that they have the support needed to succeed. That is why the CQCC is thrilled to launch the 2020 cohort of the OUT for Business Program. This program is designed…
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The CQCC Signs an MOU with the Canada-Florida Chamber of Commerce
Image: Two CQCC Certified members (Christiane Laurin, Boutique 3e âge, and Sylvain Brisson, Appareils Ventop Inc.) recently joined the CFCC, and participated in the CFCC’s Trade Mission to Florida, on November 13-15, 2019. Following the very successful 2SLGBTQI+Q2 Trade Mission to Tampa, this past August, the CQCC is pleased to announce that it recently established a Partnership…
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2SLGBTQI+ Youth Entrepreneur Program – #OUTForBusiness
CQCC is excited to announce that applications are now being accepted for Out For Business, a mentorship program to support 2SLGBTQI+Q youth through business and entrepreneurship.
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Peter Hawkins Wins Businessperson of the Year
Independent Business Owner wins Mississauga Board of Trade Business Person of the Year at annual Gala
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Career Launcher Internship Program
Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan) through its Career-Launcher Internship program, offers wage subsidies of up to $15,000 to hire recent graduates. This program is funded by the Government of Canada, as part of the Youth Employment Strategy. Any Canadian-based organizations (for-profit or not-for-profit), with an established payroll system can be eligible for funding. If you are currently hiring…
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United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA)
On September 30, 2018, Canada, the United States and Mexico announced that they had reached a new and modern trade agreement called the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). This modernised agreement maintains the tariff-free market access from the original NAFTA, and includes updates and new chapters to address modern-day trade challenges and opportunities. Since negotiations began…
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CQCC Statement concerning the signing of the CPTPP by the Government of Canada
The Canadian Queer Chamber of Commerce (CQCC) welcomes the signing of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) by the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of International Trade, on March 8, 2018.