Media advisory - Minister Valdez to announce significant funding to support Black entrepreneurs

TORONTO, Oct. 17, 2025 /CNW/ - The Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Women and Gender Equality and Secretary of State (Small Business and Tourism), will make an important announcement in support of Black entrepreneurs across Canada.

A media availability will follow the announcement.

Date: Monday, October 20, 2025

Time: The event will start at 9:30 am (ET). Media are asked to arrive at 9:15 am (ET).

Location:
HXOUSE
130 Queens Quay East, Suite 503
Toronto, Ontario

Members of the media are asked to contact ISED Media Relations at [email protected] to confirm their attendance.

All media representatives attending must present credentials upon arrival.

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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), [email protected]; Media Relations, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, [email protected]