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SUMMARY:CQCC 2025-2026 Trade Mission Series
DESCRIPTION:Expand your business horizons with CQCC’s upcoming Trade Missions! \n\n\n\nCQCC’s Global Program is excited to announce a series of domestic and international Trade Missions running now through March 2026\, to key markets including: Toronto (completed!)\, Japan/Taiwan\, France\, and Brazil/Colombia. \n\n\n\nNOTE: CQCC is monitoring the unfolding situation in Venezuela alongside our international affiliates in the region\, and will communicate directly with interested parties and confirmed delegates should any details around the trade missions\, particularly those to Brazil and Colombia\, change.  \n\n\n\nThese missions are designed to open doors and spark connections through curated B2B matchmaking\, market briefings\, trade fair-style showcases\, conferences\, and high-value networking with SMEs and corporate buyers. \n\n\n\nYou don’t need to be a certified supplier to participate! This initiative is specifically aimed at promoting LGBTQ+ and SME businesses and entrepreneurs—even those new to CQCC. All 2SLGBTQI+ entrepreneurs and other diverse-owned organizations are encouraged to submit an application\, including those with minority LGBTQ+ ownership. \n\n\n\nWe’re aiming to build broad networks and engage corporate partners overseas. Exact dates and locations will be confirmed directly with accepted participants. \n\n\n\n\nPre-register here!\n\n\n\n\nWhat to Expect:\n\n\n\nDelegates will gain access to a curated mix of: \n\n\n\n\nB2B matchmaking with SMEs and corporate buyers\n\n\n\nMarket briefings and trade fair-style showcases\n\n\n\nConferences and high-value networking opportunities\n\n\n\n\nFinancial Support Available:\n\n\n\nEligible participants may qualify for up to 50% reimbursement\, covering: \n\n\n\n\nEconomy roundtrip airfare\n\n\n\nPer diem towards meals and accommodation (roughly $250 per day)\n\n\n\nReduced registration costs/Promo rates for hotel and airfare as available\n\n\n\nParticipants can join multiple Trade Missions: please only apply to missions you are able to join if accepted.\n\n\n\n\nImportant Details:\n\n\n\n\nParticipants can join multiple Trade Missions—apply only for those you can attend if accepted.\n\n\n\nCompleting the pre-registration form does not guarantee participation. Final delegation will be determined by CQCC in consultation with partners.\n\n\n\nCQCC continues to monitor the unfolding situation in Venezuela alongside our international affiliate partners in the region. We will communicate directly with interested parties and confirmed delegates should any details for upcoming trade missions change as a result. \n\n\n\n\nRegister today!
URL:https://queerchamber.ca/event/cqcc-trade-mission-series/
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SUMMARY:DEFY 2026
DESCRIPTION:SDAC’s biggest event is back!\n\n\n\nCanadian Queer Chamber of Commerce (CQCC) and Canadian Aboriginal and Minority Supplier Council (CAMSC)\, founders of Supplier Diversity Alliance Canada (SDAC)\, are teaming up with WEConnect International this March for Canada’s Supplier Inclusion Conference—where ideas spark\, partnerships thrive\, and growth happens. \n\n\n\nWe’re proud to bring you the second biennial DEFY Conference\, hosted at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre on March 11-12\, 2026. \n\n\n\nEarly Bird pricing is ON! Save over 15% when you register by January 30\, 2026. \n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWHY ATTEND?\n\n\n\n\nEntrepreneurs can connect with procurement professionals through matchmaking sessions\, gain actionable insights from industry leaders\, and build relationships that drive business forward.\n\n\n\nCorporations can discover new partnerships\, strengthen their commitment to inclusive supply chains\, and learn best practices that make a real impact.\n\n\n\nMeet members of other supplier councils. DEFY replaces our individual conferences in 2026\, so members are highly encourage to attend and participate in this dynamic marketplace of ideas and opportunities.\n\n\n\nThanks to the Government of Canada and their support with the 2SLGBTQI+ Entrepreneurship Program\, we are able to offer a discounted DEFY conference pass to our FAM Members and Certified Suppliers. This pricing reflects both the government’s commitment and CQCC’s commitment to supporting 2SLGBTQI+ entrepreneurs across Canada. To take advantage:\n\nIf you are a Supplier\, contact vanessa.ntinu@queerchamber.ca.\n\n\n\nIf you are part of the FAM\, contact shilik.hamad@queerchamber.ca.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWho is DEFY for?\n\n\n\n\nDiverse entrepreneurs\, corporate leaders\, government\, and ecosystem partners from across several certifying bodies. Learn more about CAMSC and WEConnect International.\n\n\n\nDEFY is for those interested in developing long-lasting relationships between main actors in the Canadian supply chain.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nthrowback: relive defy 2024\n\n\n\nDEFY 2024 (June 12-14\, 2024) was SDAC’s first time coming together to create an event like this – meant to bring folks to the table – backed by the core belief that connecting all together gives us more power. \n\n\n\nIt was truly a week to be remembered! We came together as a community to empower each other and #ForgeTheFuture together. \n\n\n\nRead all about SDAC’s first-ever DEFY conference here.
URL:https://queerchamber.ca/event/defy-2026/
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