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Minister St-Onge highlights benefits of Canada Digital Adoption Program for small businesses in Quebec

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Tuesday, December 20, 2022

Today, the Honourable Pascale St-Onge, Minister of Sport and Minister responsible for the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec, on behalf of the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development, highlighted the benefits of the Canada Digital Adoption Program 's (CDAP) Grow Your Business Online grant for small businesses in Quebec.

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  • Today, the Honourable Pascale St-Onge, Minister of Sport and Minister responsible for the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec, on behalf of the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development, highlighted the benefits of the Canada Digital Adoption Program 's (CDAP) Grow Your Business Online grant for small businesses in Quebec.
  • Minister St-Onge noted that small businesses can access a grant of up to $2,400 to help them adopt e-commerce or expand existing e-commerce operations.
  • As part of the grant, small businesses will also receive advice from e-commerce advisors.
  • – The Honourable Pascale St-Onge, Minister of Sport and Minister responsible for the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec
    Announced in Budget 2021, the Canada Digital Adoption Program (CDAP) is an investment in helping businesses succeed.

Minister Ng highlights support for entrepreneurs and business owners in Manitoba and British Columbia

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Thursday, August 18, 2022

The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development, visited Manitoba and British Columbia from August 15 to 18 to meet with diverse Canadian entrepreneurs, business owners and small business organizations.

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  • The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development, visited Manitoba and British Columbia from August 15 to 18 to meet with diverse Canadian entrepreneurs, business owners and small business organizations.
  • On August 15 in Winnipeg, Minister Ng announced that Women's Enterprise Organizations of Canada (WEOC) will start providing loans of up to $50,000 to women entrepreneurs and business owners this fall through the Women Entrepreneurship Loan Fund .
  • "Entrepreneurs and small business owners across Manitoba and British Columbia punch above their weight with their innovation, talent and resilience.
  • According to Statistics Canada data , year-over-year retail e-commerce increased by more than 110% in May 2020 compared to May 2019.

Minister Ng concludes Nova Scotia tour highlighting digital adoption, support for women and Black entrepreneurs, and economic development

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Saturday, July 30, 2022

Their success will be critical to accelerating an inclusive economic recoveryone that is taking place increasingly in the digital world.

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  • Their success will be critical to accelerating an inclusive economic recoveryone that is taking place increasingly in the digital world.
  • Up to $40 million will be available to support multi-regional and national not-for-profit organizations that provide mentorship, financial planning and business training to women entrepreneurs.
  • Throughout her visit, the Minister met with Indigenous, Black, women and rural small business owners across Nova Scotia.
  • During her remarks, the Minister pointed to the progress being made to support Black business owners and entrepreneurs through the Black Entrepreneurship Program.

Minister Ng discusses India-Canada trade, economic recovery, trade diversification and digital adoption during Vancouver visit

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Thursday, July 7, 2022

At an event hosted by Small Business BC, Minister Ng highlighted the benefits of the Canada Digital Adoption Program (CDAP) for small and medium-sized enterprises across the country.

Key Points: 
  • At an event hosted by Small Business BC, Minister Ng highlighted the benefits of the Canada Digital Adoption Program (CDAP) for small and medium-sized enterprises across the country.
  • Improving trade and trade diversification, boosting economic recovery and accelerating the digital transformation of Canadian businesses will help them stay competitive while creating jobs and growing the economy.
  • On July 7 and 8 in Vancouver, Minister Ng will host the trilateral ministerial meeting of the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) Free Trade Commission.
  • Announced in Budget 2021, the Canada Digital Adoption Program (CDAP) is an investment in helping businesses succeed.