Media advisory – Minister Valdez to make an important announcement regarding Canada’s first-ever 2SLGBTQI+ Entrepreneurship Program

Press Release

From: Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada

August 28, 2024 – Edmonton, Alberta

The Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Small Business, with the Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, and Darrell Schuurman, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Canada’s 2SLGBTQI+ Chamber of Commerce, will announce a major milestone in delivering the 2SLGBTQI+ Entrepreneurship Program.

A media availability will follow the announcement.

Date: August 29, 2024

Time: Event will start at 10:00 am (MT). Media are asked to arrive at 9:45 am (MT).

Location:
University of Alberta
Students’ Union Building
8900 – 114 Street NW
Edmonton, Alberta

Members of the media are asked to contact ISED Media Relations at media@ised-isde.gc.ca to confirm their attendance.

Media representatives wishing to attend must present credentials.

Contacts
Callie Franson
Communications Advisor
Office of the Minister of Small Business
613-297-5766
callie.franson@ised-isde.gc.ca

Media Relations
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
media@ised-isde.gc.ca

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