AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoGovernment Funding for Women Entrepreneurs: Ottawa is putting $173.7M over five years into its Women Entrepreneurship Strategy, including $59M to keep the Women Entrepreneurship Loan Fund going (microloans up to $50,000) plus $100M for training and mentorship and $7M for a national knowledge hub. Local Business Costs in B.C.: A CFIB survey says 62% of B.C. small businesses are worried about municipal costs as property-tax pressure mounts, with Victoria, Kelowna and Prince George among the biggest concerns. B.C. Shipbuilding Contract: Ocean Pacific Marine in Campbell River won a $74.7M RCMP contract to build three 27-metre coastal patrol vessels, aiming to grow its workforce by 20–30 jobs over the contract. Canada–Nigeria Trade Push: Canada and Nigeria are stepping up cooperation in areas like agriculture, renewable energy, mining, healthcare and innovation, with talks also focused on moving from codeshare flights toward possible direct commercial routes. Student Startups in Renfrew County: Seven students are launching small businesses through Enterprise Renfrew County’s Summer Company program, with training, mentorship and up to $1,500 in startup funding.
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