Media advisory – Minister Valdez to announce further funding recipients of 2SLGBTQI+ Entrepreneurship Program Ecosystem Fund

Press Release

From: Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada

February 19, 2025

The Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Small Business, along with the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, will announce the recipients of the second round of funding under the 2SLGBTQI+ Entrepreneurship Program Ecosystem Fund, including in Quebec.

A media availability will follow the announcement.

Date: Thursday, February 20, 2025

Time: The announcement will start at 9:30 am (ET). Media are asked to arrive at 9:15 am (ET) for b-roll footage.

Location: Members of the media are asked to contact ISED Media Relations at media@ised-isde.gc.ca to receive event location details and confirm their attendance.

All media representatives attending must present credentials upon arrival.

Contacts
Callie Franson
Senior Communications Advisor and Issues Manager
Office of the Minister of Small Business
613-297-5766
callie.franson@ised-isde.gc.ca

Media Relations
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
media@ised-isde.gc.ca

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