Thought Leadership

At CanWCC, we are committed to Indigenous Reconciliation. We recognize that we all play a crucial role in the path toward real Truth and Reconciliation in Canada. We sincerely want to take active steps towards reconciliation and Indigenous inclusion in ... read more.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE [TORONTO, ON.  September 9, 2024] – The Canadian Women’s Chamber of Commerce (CanWCC) proudly announces its acquisition of the Innovators & Entrepreneurs Foundation (IEF), effective July 2024. This strategic move marks a significant milestone in CanWCC’s commitment ... read more.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE [TORONTO, CANADA.  July 26, 2024] – The Canadian Women’s Chamber of Commerce (CanWCC) is proud to announce the development and adoption of new feminist bylaws. This marks a significant leap forward in the organization’s commitment and accountability ... read more.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE [TORONTO, CANADA, July 2, 2024] – The Canadian Women’s Chamber of Commerce (CanWCC) is proud to announce the opening of applications for positions on its Advisory Board.  As an advocate for the 1.2 million women entrepreneurs – ... read more.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Canadian Women’s Chamber of Commerce Partners with Mending the Chasm to Enhance Inclusivity and Equity [TORONTO, ON. June 21, 2024] – The Canadian Women’s Chamber of Commerce (CanWCC), the first and only Chamber of Commerce for women-identified ... read more.

June is National Indigenous History Month, and June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day, a reminder for people across Canada to celebrate the history and diversity of First Nations, Inuit & Métis Peoples across Canada. To support the Indigenous members ... read more.

June is Pride Month, a time when we celebrate the diversity of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities while acknowledging their history, the hardships they have endured, and the progress that has been made. To help support our community during Pride Month and beyond, ... read more.

[TORONTO, ON. May 21, 2024] – Despite owning 31 per cent of businesses in Canada, women-identifying entrepreneurs receive just 3 per cent of available venture capital funding. To help address this alarming disparity, the Canadian Women’s Chamber of Commerce (CanWCC)  ... read more.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Owning a business can be stressful, overwhelming and lonely. It’s important to prioritize self-care and care for your mental health when you need to. Here are some resources to help you do that. Remember, ... read more.

Read the full report by the Economic Equity Alliance ‘Invisible Entrepreneurs: The Impact of Small Business Policy Neglect on Self-Employed Individuals’. ... read more.