Media advisory - Minister Valdez to announce support for women entrepreneurs in the Northumberland region and across Canada

PORT HOPE, ON, Aug. 13, 2026 /CNW/ -- The Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Women and Gender Equality and Secretary of State (Small Business and Tourism), will announce new federal funding to support women entrepreneurs in the Northumberland region and across Canada.

Date: Monday, August 17, 2026

Time: 10:00 am (ET)

Location:
The Pulse Cafe & Eatery
10 Robertson Street
Port Hope, Ontario

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

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Contacts: Erin Quevillon, Press Secretary, 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]