Media advisory - Minister Valdez to highlight a new initiative to support Nova Scotian rural and remote small businesses

BRIDGEWATER, NS , Oct. 14, 2025 /CNW/ - The Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Women and Gender Equality and Secretary of State (Small Business and Tourism), along with Jessica Fancy, Member of Parliament for South Shore–St. Margarets, will highlight a new initiative that will support Nova Scotian rural and remote small businesses.

A media availability will follow the event.

Date: Wednesday, October 15, 2025

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

Location: 
Nova Scotia Community College
Lunenburg Campus Atrium
75 High Street
Bridgewater, Nova Scotia

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]