Minister Valdez Wraps Up Small Business Month Activities, Highlights Government Supports for Entrepreneurs
Ottawa, ON – November 1, 2024 – Today, the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, on behalf of the Honourable Pascale St-Onge, Minister of Sport and Minister responsible for the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec (CED), wrapped up activities to celebrate Small Business Month and highlighted government support for entrepreneurs.
“Small businesses are the backbone of our economy, creating jobs and driving growth in communities across Canada,” said Minister Bibeau. “Our government is committed to supporting small businesses and entrepreneurs, and we are proud to highlight the programs and services available to help them succeed.”
During Small Business Month, Minister Valdez participated in several events across the country to meet with entrepreneurs and business owners, including:
- Attending the launch of the new Entrepreneurship Hub at the University of Ottawa
- Visiting the Google for Entrepreneurs Tech Hub in Toronto
- Hosting a roundtable discussion with small business owners in Vancouver
- Announcing funding for small businesses in Halifax
“Small businesses are essential to the vitality of our communities, and we are committed to supporting their growth and success,” said Minister Valdez. “I encourage entrepreneurs to take advantage of the many government programs and services available to them, and to reach out to their local CED office for assistance.”
The Government of Canada offers a range of programs and services to support small businesses, including:
- The Canada Small Business Financing Program provides loans and guarantees to small businesses so they can access the financing they need to grow and expand.
- The Canada Business Benefits Finder is a free online tool that helps businesses find the government programs and services they qualify for.
- The Canadian Intellectual Property Office helps businesses protect their intellectual property, including patents, trademarks, and copyrights.
- The Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) provides financing, advice, and other resources to help small businesses start, grow, and succeed.
Small Business Month is a national celebration of the contributions of small businesses to the Canadian economy. It is an opportunity to raise awareness of the challenges and opportunities facing small businesses, and to showcase their successes.
For more information on government supports for small businesses, please visit: www.ic.gc.ca/app/scr/sbm/index-eng.html.
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