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CQCC In the News – 2025
Keeping you updated with the latest CQCC media mentions and press releases
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CQCC 2025 Holiday Gift Guide Is Here!
Looking for the perfect gift but not sure where to start? We’ve got you covered. This season, make your holiday shopping a celebration of queer creativity and community. Our curated […]
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Canadian Queer Chamber of Commerce Welcomes Federal Investments for Canadian Entrepreneurs, Calls for Continued Inclusion of 2SLGBTQI+ Businesses in Economic Growth Initiatives
CQCC welcomes the Federal Budget 2025’s commitments to strengthen the Canadian economy and expand opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and remains committed to advocating for them to be implemented in ways that directly support 2SLGBTQI+ entrepreneurs and business owners.
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Join CQCC’s Trade Mission Series – Register Today!
CQCC is excited to announce a series of domestic and international to key markets, running until March 2026. Pre-register today to join us on these Missions!
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Federal Funding Boosts 2SLGBTQI+ Economic Empowerment: CQCC Responds
Canadian Queer Chamber of Commerce (CQCC) welcomes the Government of Canada’s renewed and expanded commitment to gender equality and 2SLGBTQI+ communities, as announced on October 29.
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Announcing the 2025 Business Leadership Awards’ Finalists
Meet the 2025 Business Leadership Awards’ Finalists! Celebrate them with us on November 14, at the Carlu.
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Canadian Queer Chamber of Commerce (CQCC) Launches New Brand to Champion Queer Entrepreneurs Nationwide
Welcome to Canadian Queer Chamber of Commerce (CQCC)!
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CQCC’s Inaugural Night of Distinction: We Illuminated Excellence!
Thank you to everyone for coming to CQCC’s inaugural Night of Distinction, an evening that truly illuminated the excellence of the 2SLGBTQI+ business community on the West Coast!
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Canada Lands Company: Strengthening inclusion through Rainbow Registered
Canada Lands Company has long prided itself on creating welcoming spaces in its attractions and offices across the country. Recently, the organization deepened that commitment by becoming Rainbow Registered. Why […]
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Hazelview Properties: Embedding inclusion into every community
For over 25 years, Hazelview Properties has been more than a landlord — it has worked to create communities where residents feel safe, respected, and at home. That commitment to […]
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Sobeys: Building a culture where everyone belongs
For Sobeys, inclusion isn’t just a corporate value, it’s how the organization does business every day. The national grocery leader recently became Rainbow Registered, a milestone that reflects its deep […]
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OWL Rafting with Morgan Mercury (Fairy Cowboy Tours)
Have you ever wanted to go over the rapids of the great Ottawa River / Kichi Sibi? Experience the rush of water and serene peace of tree lined corridors? Feel […]
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Creating Space for Queer Entrepreneurs in Rural Nova Scotia
In rural Nova Scotia, starting a business can be isolating, especially for queer entrepreneurs who often navigate complex, overlapping barriers. From social exclusion to limited access to affirming services, the path to entrepreneurship is not always clear.