What can we learn about entrepreneurship among people with disabilities (PwD) in Canada? Using data from Public Service and Procurement Canada, Statistics Canada, and the Chamber of Commerce, our infographic is a snapshot of Canada’s PwD-owned business landscape. The data tells a complex story about business ownership in the disability community, one where there is…
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Seven-in-ten Canadians say universal accessibility should be the goal for newly constructed buildings January 22, 2019 – As Canada’s population grows older, millions of Canadians find themselves worrying about decreased mobility, vision and hearing and the impact it may have on their own lives or the lives of loved ones. A new study from the…
For diverse suppliers, the logistics and benefits behind certification are many. Here’s a breakdown. A Brief History In 1963, President John F. Kennedy championed the Civil Rights Act. Since that time, diversity in the workforce has taken leaps forward. By the end of the 60s, President Nixon signed an executive order to officiate supplier…
Succeeding as an entrepreneur requires determination, and so does living with a disability. When the two worlds come together, the results can be surprising. Read on to discover how the underestimated exceed expectations. What does disability look like? The answer is not always clear. Some challenges are visible while others are not. When someone…
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As a Canadian veteran entrepreneur, you’re entering the business world with unique experiences and strengths. That means you have access to some unique resources to help you start, strengthen, and scale your business! Military training prepares you to become a versatile entrepreneur. Even with that head start, getting access to reputable professionals and programs…
The Office of Small and Medium Enterprises (OSME) is now Procurement Assistance Canada (PAC). PAC, as part of Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC), is here to make it easier for smaller and diverse businesses to bid on federal contracting opportunities. PAC is growing so that it can continue to help businesses access federal procurement…
Authenticity. Living who you are. We live in a world where often we hide (or cover) parts of ourselves because we don’t know how those aspects of ourselves will be received, if it is safe to share them, or how to share them. When we think about belonging, it is about belonging to ourselves first…