This exclusive webinar training for WBE Canada certified suppliers is designed to help Canadian women-owned businesses win more government contracts. If your business offers services or products commonly procured by government entities, join us to maximize your time and resources. What you will learn: Overview of the public (Government) procurement process procedure in Canada The minimum RFQ and RFP fairness,… Read More

Last update: March 31, 2020 WBE Canada is collecting important resources for Canadian WBEs to support you during the COVID-19 crisis. Check back as this list will be updated on an ongoing basis.  Procurement Opportunities Government of Canada – Call for medical suppliers – List of items & services needed | Q&A re. this Call for Suppliers Ontario Government –… Read More

Thursday March 5th WBE Canada hosted the first  “Lunch and Learn” event specifically designed for Corporate and Government organizations. “Lunch and Learn: How to Start your Supplier Diversity Program hosted corporations interested in learning more about developing and growing a supplier diversity program within their organization. Led by WBE Canada Business Development Committee, represented by Kiruba Sankar, RBC and Michelle… Read More

CLAIM YOUR SPOT! The “Diversifying the Federal Supply Chain Summit” is being organized by the Office of the Procurement Ombudsman (OPO) to increase the diversity of bidders on federal government contracts. Now in its second year, this one-day session is designed to increase awareness of the public and private sector programs that can help all gender identities, Indigenous Peoples, racialized… Read More

WBE Canada’s annual awards celebrate and recognize the significant achievements of Canadian women owned businesses, corporate and government leaders. These awards ultimately increase awareness and visibility of the impact supplier diversity initiatives create to inspire further achievement. 2019 Award nominations are currently open, and as we are collecting applications, we wanted to share with you accomplishments of the winner of… Read More

  This LIVE virtual event is for Certified WBEs who want to learn about how to do business with “big” business. Join us on March 20th to learn more about City of Toronto, one of our Corporate Members. Bring your questions, we’ll have line open for conversations. This 1-hour online webinar is an excellent way for Certified WBEs to learn more… Read More

Last week we introduced you to Catherine Grosz, WBE Canada’s 2018 Supplier Diversity Leader of the Year. This week we want to introduce another champion of supplier diversity in Canada, a long-term friend of WBE Canada, Barbara Orser. Barbara J. Orser, M.B.A., Ph.D. is a Full Professor and Deloitte Professor in the Management of Growth Enterprises at Telfer School of… Read More

The “Diversifying the Federal Supply Chain Summit” is designed to increase diversity in the federal procurement supply chain. This event is focused on creating awareness of Government of Canada and private sector programming that can help women, Indigenous, minority, LGBTQ2+, and persons with disabilities owned businesses access federal contracting opportunities. The day will include: Presentations by federal government programs and… Read More

Join CBO at the Government-to-Business (G2B) Information Fair and Workshops on Thursday, November 22, 2018 in Oakville. The G2B Information Fair will offer businesses a chance to engage with government officials, participate in workshops, and learn about government programs and services for businesses. This one-day affair is the perfect place to learn about government supports in place to help with… Read More

Webinar for small businesses during BDC Small Business Week On October 16, 2018, during BDC Small Business Week, PSPC’s Office of Small and Medium Enterprises will be holding a national webinar on “Mythbusting Government Procurement” to raise awareness about government contracting opportunities and about the services OSME offers to help smaller businesses. The webinar is designed for businesses that may… Read More