Media advisory - Minister Valdez to highlight funding for Canadian small and medium-sized businesses in the defence sector

MISSISSAUGA, ON, April 1, 2026 /CNW/ - The Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Women and Gender Equality and Secretary of State (Small Business and Tourism), will highlight Canada's defence priorities and support for small and medium-sized businesses.

Date: Thursday, April 2, 2026

Time: 9:00 am (ET)

Location:
Radiation Solutions Inc.
5875 Whittle Road
Mississauga, 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]