COURTESY POSTING: The Importance Of Women's Entrepreneurship For Economic
AUGUST 11TH, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a disproportionate effect on women. Most strikingly observed amongst women from disadvantaged populations, it is also taking a harsh toll on women entrepreneurs.
She Leads; Canada Prospers: The Importance of Women’s Entrepreneurship for Economic Recovery
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a disproportionate effect on women. Most strikingly observed amongst women from disadvantaged populations, it is also taking a harsh toll on women entrepreneurs. Existing systemic inequalities pre-pandemic have been further exacerbated by recent shut-down measures, resulting in what some economists are calling a “she-cession,” as more women have lost their jobs and fewer women than men are re-gaining employment. What is clear is this: we will not achieve our full economic potential if support for women is not centred in our planning.
Join us and the Ontario Chamber of Commerce for the launch of the first-ever State of Women’s Entrepreneurship in Canada Report and an online lunch hour discussion with incredible speakers and critical discussions about how women’s entrepreneurship is critical to a stronger economic recovery in Canada.
DETAILS
- Tuesday, August 11, 2020
- 12PM – 1:30PM EDT
- Online
Speakers
- Dr. Wendy Cukier
Founder, Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub - Rachel Bendaya
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade - Tabatha Bull
President and CEO, Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business - Michelle Eaton
Vice President, Public Affairs, Ontario Chamber of Commerce - Nadine Spencer
President & CEO, BrandEQ Group - Nicole Verkindt
Founder & CEO, OMX
If you have any questions, please contact di.wekh@ryerson.ca
We hope you can join us!
