Ontario i2 Strategy

October 4, 2019

Orser, B., Elliott, C., Cukier, W., 2019.

The Ontario Inclusive Innovation (i2) Action Strategy is a collaboration between the Telfer Centre for Executive Leadership at the University of Ottawa, and the Diversity Institute at Ryerson University. This 2019 report profiles capabilities and innovation of Ontario based women owned businesses.

This report highlights the lessons learned from a comprehensive genderbased assessment of Ontario small business, innovation and social enterprise organizations.

Discover actions we need to see in Canada to help women-owned businesses succeed.

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CIBC shares excitement around being part of WBE Canada community and having opportunity to meet and support women-owned businesses and engage them in their supply chain opportunities. CIBC is committed to diversifying their supply chain and increasing their spend with diverse suppliers, specifically with Canadian women-owned businesses. Learn more…
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