Knowing how hard it is for Black entrepreneurs to get a leg up with their start-ups, Janice Bartley is sharing her 30+ years of experience as a self-dubbed ‘Foodpreneur’ with 200 food entrepreneurs.
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Municipal councils in Canada’s smaller centres do not appear to be at the forefront in analyzing demographic and diversity trends affecting their communities. They ought to be looking for immigrants closer to home, rather than…
View More Brockville, Look to GTA, not India
Growing up in a small village in Iran near the Caspian Sea, Maria Rasouli felt the rush of freedom as she explored her surroundings riding her bicycle. Despite being able to provide her with great…
View More Iranian Canadian Thrives Giving Ottawa Bike Tours
Forty-two-year-old Hoda Yasir is considered one of the most trusted and punctual house-cleaning ladies in the west part of Mississauga. Still, the Syrian-born refugee doesn’t get much work because she has no personal transportation to…
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Agency of the Future is a national project started in 2013 by Canada’s settlement sector and the Pathways to Prosperity research partnership (P2P). Its goal is to help settlement organizations capitalize on the market opportunities…
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Studying business techniques used by some Canadian immigrants can be useful for entrepreneurs looking to expand their companies into the international market. That was the theme of Tuesday’s The Power of Diaspora Networks Conference held…
View More Diaspora Canadians are Key to Success for Companies Looking to Expand Internationally
As of April 1, entrepreneurs from around the world with ideas for new business ventures and financial backing from Canadian investors can apply to the brand new Start-Up Visa Program. Making the announcement, Jason Kenney,…
View More Canada launches unique start-up visa