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Illuminate 2022 Sponsors
A special thank you to the sponsors of CQCC’s 2022 2SLGBTQI+ Global Business Summit & Supplier Diversity Forum. Summit sponsorship spaces are still available. If you are interested in supporting […]
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Shila LeBlanc, founder of Restorative Approach, takes third Pitch win!
Join us in congratulating Shila LeBlanc (Shy-la, she/her), founder of Restorative Approach, for winning the latest EY Pitch Competition! With the support of EY, CQCC hosted the third informative pitch session […]
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Congratulations Amber Cubitt and Spoon In!
The winner of our second EY Pitch Competition is Amber Cubitt – the founder of Spoon in. With the support of EY, CQCC hosted the second of a series of three […]
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Join us for the 2022 International Business and Leadership Conference in Vegas!
The CQCC, in collaboration with Global Affairs Canada and Trade Commissioner Services is pleased to organize the third 2SLGBTQI+ Trade Mission to the USA.
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Join us as we boldly go where we have not gone before
Come celebrate the changing face of entertainment with stars from Discovery at Illuminate 2022!
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Illuminate 2022 with CQCC
Harness the economic power of inclusion by connecting with some of Canada’s leading businesses and changemakers at our 2SLGBTQI+ Global Business Summit & Supplier Diversity Forum.
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Procurement revamp can create greater access for historically marginalized communities
An opinion piece published in The Hill Times highlights the economic value of integrating Supplier Diversity into Federal Procurement strategies.
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Congratulations Kedar & Hydronique Hydration!
CQCC announces the first winner of the EY Pitch Competition! Congrats Kedar Patil!
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Join our 2SLGBTQI+ Global Export Program now!
Are you looking for support to become export ready or to expand your exporting capacity? Is your business based in Canada? Do you identify as 2SLGBTQI+? If so, the Canadian […]
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Access and Equity for 2SLGBTQI+Q2S+ Businesses in Canada
CQCC is running a joint study with Ryerson, Mitacs and Diversity Institute that aims to uncover barriers to entrepreneurship, work, and economic equality for members of the 2SLGBTQI+Q2S+ community. We are currently recruiting participants for interviews!
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#LEGENDARY: 6th Annual Black and White Gala Recap
The Unstoppable Ball was a #LEGENDARY success! This year’s Black and White Gala was presented to live and in person audiences and was a well deserved celebration of 2SLGBTQI+ owned […]
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Small Business Month 2021 Presented by TD: Out Adventures – Catching Up
Last year, to recognize Small Business Month in October, CQCC and TD profiled 2SLGBTQI+ owned businesses across the country in a video series highlighting their success in the face of […]