Our Impact
Explore the impact of our work supporting equity and economic opportunity for Canada’s 2SLGBTQI+ business communities.
BREAKING DOWN BARRIERS
A strong national economy is an inclusive one. Learn more about the impact of the 2SLGBTQI+ Entrepreneurship Program.
Launched in 2023 and stewarded by the Canadian Queer Chamber of Commerce (CQCC), this groundbreaking global‑first program was designed to break down barriers to starting, maintaining, and growing a business among 2SLGBTQI+ Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (SMEs) in Canada. Watch this video and learn more about how CQCC supports queer entrepreneurs in business and beyond.
CQCC’s MISSION
Enable the 2SLGBTQI+ business community to grow through advocacy, education, capacity building and connections in partnership with allies who share our vision.
read our 2024 impact report!
This report offers a comprehensive look at the progress we made in 2024 in advancing equity and economic opportunity for Canada’s 2SLGBTQI+ business communities. It highlights key milestones, shares community voices, and reflects on the measurable outcomes of our collective efforts.
Plus, stay tuned for our 2025 report, releasing this summer.
program-specific reports
Discover more about dedicated programming, like the 2SLGBTQIA+ Mental Health Initiative (in partnership with Our Landing Place) and the Rainbow Entrpreneurship Knowledge Hub (at the Fyrefly Insititute of Gender and Sexual Diversity).
Learn more about all of our programming.
impact stories from our members and programs
- Pride Season Spotlights 2026:
- From the ground up: Delivering quality housing solutions with support from CQCC’s OUT For Business mentorship program
- Going nuts for non-dairy: Scaling up a vegan cheese business with support from the Supplier Diversity program
- More than luck: How CEO Gavin Armstrong is fighting iron deficiency with support from Global trade missions
- Canada Lands Company: Strengthening inclusion through Rainbow Registered
- Hazelview Properties: Embedding inclusion into every community
- Sobeys: Building a culture where everyone belongs
- Ecosystem Fund Profiles
- Creating Space for Queer Entrepreneurs in Rural Nova Scotia: Pictou County
- Meet the Ecosystem Fund Recipients: Pride PEI and Music PEI
- Meet the Ecosystem Fund Recipients: Northern Mosaic Network
- Meet the Ecosystem Fund Recipients: Quadrangle NL
- Meet the Ecosystem Fund Recipients: TIA Yukon
- Meet the Ecosystem Fund Recipients: Small Economy Works
- Meet the Ecosystem Fund Recipients: Québec LGBT Chamber of Commerce