Media advisory - Federal government to announce support for women entrepreneurs with disabilities

WINNIPEG, MB, Feb. 11, 2026 /CNW/ - The Parliamentary Secretary, Marie-Gabrielle Ménard, on behalf of the Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Women and Gender Equality and Secretary of State (Small Business and Tourism), along with Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Indigenous Services, Ginette Lavack, will announce support for women entrepreneurs with disabilities.

Date:            February 13, 2026

Time:           10:30 AM CT (11:30 EDT)

Location:      Economic Development Council for Manitoba Bilingual Municipalities (CDEM)
                      200 – 614 Des Meurons Street
                      Winnipeg, MB,
                      R2H 2P9                

Notes for media: Members of the media who wish to attend this event in-person or virtually must register by 9:30 AM CT (10:30 AM EDT) on February 13, by emailing [email protected]. 

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Contacts: Chris Zhou, Director of Communications, Office of the Minister of Women and Gender Equality and Secretary of State (Small Business and Tourism) ⁠343-551-0457, [email protected]; Media Relations: Women and Gender Equality Canada, 819-420-6530, [email protected]