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Statement - Minister Valdez kicks off Small Business Week 2023 by highlighting the Government of Canada's commitment to supporting small businesses

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Monday, October 16, 2023
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OTTAWA, ON, Oct. 16, 2023 /CNW/ - The Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Small Business, made the following statement today in recognition of Small Business Week:

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  • OTTAWA, ON, Oct. 16, 2023 /CNW/ - The Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Small Business, made the following statement today in recognition of Small Business Week:
    "Today marks the beginning of Small Business Week in Canada.
  • Canada's small businesses aren't "small"—they make up 98% of all Canadian businesses and are at the heart of our communities and economy.
  • We know that small businesses, especially those in the hospitality and tourism sectors, are still seeking relief, and we are here to listen and act.
  • "I invite Canadians to join me in supporting our local businesses in any way we can during Small Business Week and to keep doing so every week thereafter.

Parliamentary Secretary Virani participates in Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development Small Business and Entrepreneurship ministerial meeting

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Thursday, June 29, 2023
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Today, Parliamentary Secretary Arif Virani wrapped up his participation in the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development's first SME and Entrepreneurship ministerial meeting in Paris, which he attended on behalf of the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development.

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  • Today, Parliamentary Secretary Arif Virani wrapped up his participation in the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development's first SME and Entrepreneurship ministerial meeting in Paris, which he attended on behalf of the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development.
  • During the two-day event, Parliamentary Secretary Virani highlighted the Canadian government's efforts in growing an inclusive, green and digital economy.
  • In his meeting with the U.S. Small Business Administrator, the Parliamentary Secretary highlighted the benefits of the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) for Canadian exporters.
  • – Arif Virani, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development
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Minister Ng wraps up Canada's first Economic Development Week

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Friday, May 26, 2023
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This week, ministers Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Official Languages and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, Pascale St-Onge, Minister of Sport and Minister responsible for the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec, Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, Filomena Tassi, Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario, Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario, Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of International Development and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada, were out across the country to mark Canada's first Economic Development Week.

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  • This week, ministers Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Official Languages and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, Pascale St-Onge, Minister of Sport and Minister responsible for the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec, Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, Filomena Tassi, Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario, Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario, Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of International Development and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada, were out across the country to mark Canada's first Economic Development Week.
  • Minister Ng was in Vancouver to mark the start of this celebratory week and announce $5 million in federal funding for the Chinese Canadian Museum.
  • "During Economic Development Week, we celebrated businesses that are leading us on a path to success.
  • – The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development
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Tax Tip - Need to contact the CRA about your business taxes? Here's some guidance on how to get the information you need

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Monday, April 4, 2022
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Download the Canada Business App : The Canada Business App simplifies access to government services for small and medium-sized enterprises in Canada.

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  • Download the Canada Business App : The Canada Business App simplifies access to government services for small and medium-sized enterprises in Canada.
  • Designed with business owners in mind, the app puts government programs and services at your fingertips.
  • Canada Business App provides easy navigation to government programs and services; provides recommendations that are tailored to your business; provides easy access to COVID-19 support and other programs and services, and more.
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