To build and grow a strong Canadian ecosystem that connects women-owned businesses to procurement opportunities through advocacy, certification, development, and promotion and helps corporations & governments to deliver on their supplier diversity commitments.
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WBE Canada certifies Canadian businesses 51% or more owned, managed and controlled by women, and helps them access opportunities with larger corporate and government buyers.
Access Larger Corporate and Public Buying Opportunities
Not ready for WBE Canada certification? We support all women-owned businesses through our Pathfinder program, resources, networking, and mentorship opportunities.
Access Businesses Best Practices & Prepare For Certification
Are you ready to build or expand your supplier diversity program? WBE Canada works with buying organizations and helps them connect with the verified women-owned businesses.
Engage More Women-Owned Businesses In Your Supply Chain
WBE Canada partners with organizations committed to success of Canadian business women.
Support the Success of Canadian Women-Owned Businesses
One conversation at WBE Canada’s 2025 National Conference and Tradeshow sparked a collaboration between two women-owned businesses. Nancy De Santis of Expertis Solutions and Rebecca Coleman of Oak Bay HR share how shared values, complementary expertise and a willingness to collaborate are turning connection into opportunity.
READ MOREHow a certified women-owned Canadian business demonstrates the value of supplier diversity in municipal procurement.
READ MOREMeet this year’s inspiring nominees who demonstrate the power of inclusive procurement, innovative leadership, and collaboration in building a more equitable and resilient business community.
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Our National Conference & Tradeshow delivers critical business updates, conversations designed to rewire your mindset for success and unparalleled networking to get you in front of decision-makers, buyers and advocates of women-owned businesses.
READ MOREOur National Conference & Tradeshow delivers critical business updates, conversations designed to rewire your mindset for success and unparalleled networking to get you in front of decision-makers, buyers and advocates of women-owned businesses.
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Empowering Women-Led Businesses & Supplier Diversity at ATB. Through W by ATB we are dedicated to championing women owners and leaders with the resources, connections, and capital needed to thrive.
READ MOREOur Corporate Members are leading organizations to support Canadian WBEs through procurement.
We acknowledge that we live, work, meet and travel on the traditional territories of Indigenous Peoples that have cared for this land, now called Canada, since time immemorial. These lands are either subject to First Nations self-government under modern treaty, unceded and un-surrendered territories, or traditional territories from which First Nations, Métis and Inuit Peoples have been displaced.
