Investing in women entrepreneurs ensures economic recovery

By advancing women’s economic empowerment, Canada can add $150-billion in incremental GDP by 2026, and capture new global markets and revenues that build our national economy.

Small Business and Trade Minister Mary Ng, pictured in 2018 at a startup conference in Ottawa, helped develop the first-ever women entrepreneurship strategy last year. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Opinion

BY JILL EARTHY, ELI FATHI, JENNIFER FRANCIS AND SONYA SHOREY

May 14, 2020

The world economy is facing unprecedented crisis due to COVID-19, impacting entrepreneurs and firms across every sector. Women founders (defined as all entrepreneurs who identify as female), face unique challenges. Critical but fragile, nascent gains made by women fou...

To keep reading, subscribe and become a political insider.

Only $7.76 a week for an annual subscription.

Enjoy unlimited website access and the digital newspaper.

Cancel anytime.

Already a Subscriber?

Get Weekend Point of View Newsletter

A round up of the past weekâ€™s opinion writers and columnists on Saturdays and Sundays.

By entering your email address you consent to receive email from The Hill Times containing news, analysis, updates and offers. You may unsubscribe at any time. See our privacy policy