For many, trans and non-binary issues are new territory. Concepts related to gender diversity may feel overwhelming, confusing and sometimes stressful. Join Kai for a highly interactive and engaging session designed to help you overcome internal blocks and confidently support trans and non-binary people.  In a safe and supportive group setting, Kai uses an inquiry-based […]

Join the Launch Event for The FAM: CQCC’s New Membership Tier for 2SLGBTQI+ Entrepreneurs We’re gathering in Toronto to celebrate the official launch of The FAM, our brand-new membership tier created by and for 2SLGBTQI+ professionals, and we want you to be there with us! The launch event promises a celebration of connection, innovation, and […]

Join us on Thursday, October 23rd from 2–3 PM ET for a vibrant hour of intentional networking, authentic visibility, and plenty of “omg, same!” moments with fellow 2SLGBTQI+ entrepreneurs and changemakers. This session will be hosted by the one and only Andrew ACE Edwards of DesignACE. Whether you’re coming to share a new idea, find your next creative partner, […]

Join us for the 2025 REKH Conference — a national gathering dedicated to advancing equity, connection, and opportunity for 2SLGBTQI+ entrepreneurs across Canada. Taking place in Edmonton, Alberta, from November 12 to 15, the conference will bring together community voices, thought leaders, and changemakers to explore the realities of 2SLGBTQI+ entrepreneurship and co-create resources, programs, […]

You’ve heard the phrase, adapt or die and we don’t want to be dramatic, but the same holds true in business. Love it or hate it, AI is here, and the businesses that don’t adapt will quickly become irrelevant and die. Yikes! Join this group discussion hosted by Lindsay Johnson, aka The Radical Connector, and […]

Business for Inclusion – SME Edition Reforma Avenue, Mexico City About the Mission As part of CQCC’s 2025 Global Program, delegates will take part in the “Business for Inclusion – SME Edition”, hosted by our global affiliate Compro Diverso in Mexico City. This high-impact event will bring together Canadian SMEs, Mexican SMEs, and leading Mexican […]

Ivy + Dean Consulting is a company that was founded in small cities that are often overlooked: Regina and Yellowknife. As they’ve grown the business, Jacq and Risa have both regularly been asked variations of the question: ‘When will i+d open an office in Toronto?’ These questions usually come from people who have never lived […]

Join us on Thursday, December 4th from 2–3 PM ET for a vibrant hour of intentional networking, authentic visibility, and plenty of “omg, same!” moments with fellow 2SLGBTQI+ entrepreneurs and changemakers. This session will be hosted by the one and only Andrew ACE Edwards of DesignACE. Whether you’re coming to share a new idea, find your next creative partner, […]

Canadian Queer Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with EY, invites CQCC’s certified suppliers and OUT for Business entrepreneurs to participate in the 2026 Virtual EY Pitch Series. This series comprises three Pitch Sessions throughout the year, offering selected participants the opportunity to present their pitches to a panel of judges within a 10-minute timeframe. Judges will provide constructive feedback […]