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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