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Bringing Supplier Diversity to British Columbia & Nova Scotia

August 3, 2022

This July WBE Canada visited two provinces – Nova Scotia and British Columbia. All three events – Supplier Diversity Day: Halifax, Supplier Diversity Information Session: Valley Region in Wolfville…

The State of WBE Certification in Canada

June 2, 2021

Paul D. Larson, Ph.D., CN Professor of SCM, University of Manitoba Jack D. Kulchitsky, Ph.D., Senior Instructor in Marketing, University of Calgary Silvia Pencak, M.A., President, WBE Canada WBE Canada…

WBE Canada Launches Canada’s First Supplier Diversity Data Services

February 3, 2021

Women Business Enterprises Canada Council (WBE Canada) is thrilled to announce that its latest support program “Supplier Diversity Data Services” is now available to all of our Corporate and Government…

C-Level Executives Inspire Action to Advance Canadian Women-Owned Businesses

January 6, 2021

Major corporations and government institutions play an integral part in the supplier diversity framework and economic well-being of Canada. As the COVID Pandemic slammed into our daily lives, years of…

The Real Impact of Supplier Diversity: How BMO is Recognizing the Power of Women Entrepreneurs and Helping Them Succeed

December 16, 2020

Financial confidence is a huge contributing factor to success and growth of women-owned businesses. In Canada, when we think about financial confidence in women, we think BMO for Women. BMO…

The Real Impact of Supplier Diversity: How The City of Toronto is Helping Canadian Women Business Enterprises Scale Up and Succeed

November 25, 2020

The City of Toronto continues leading the way in supply chain diversification proving that change is possible in spite of restrictions in public procurement structures. Their Social Procurement Program was…

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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CIBC Is Committed To Diversifying Its Supply Chain

WBE Canada’s Conference & Gala is a highlight of the year for Canada’s business community. We bring together women-owned businesses from across Canada, corporations and government organizations committed to supporting women-owned businesses through the opportunities in their supply chains as we celebrate the achievements, innovations and incredible impact our community creates on Canadian economy, empowerment of Canadian women-owned businesses and innovations in supply chains. Here’s a sneak … Read more

WBE Canada Conference

Maude Parisseau from BDC provided this video testimonial at the conference to discuss the benefits of Corporate Membership with WBE Canada. “For us, it was really important to become one because it’s an extension of our mandate,” she said. “BDC is here to support Canadian entrepreneurs. It allows us to meet with different entrepreneurs, to learn more about them, their passion, and also to be able to meet with other organizations and corporations that do encourage other WBEs, and to le… Read more

BDC

Michelle White from Today Living Group provided this video testimonial at the WBE Canada 2018 Annual Conference to discuss the benefits of Certification with WBE Canada for women-owned businesses. Michelle White identifies access to the corporate buyers as the biggest benefit of WBE certification. Instead of talking to gatekeepers, you get to connect with the buyers and corporate professionals who are willing and ready to help you navigate the supply chain.
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Michelle White: WBE Certification Gives Women Access

“WBE Canada helps a boutique-sized law firm, like Walker Law, get in the room with other larger suppliers that otherwise might not know about them or might not realize what their capabilities are. They recommend that women-owned businesses be certified to get the chance to connect with corporations who are looking for diverse suppliers they wouldn’t otherwise have access to. That kind of partnership, community and mentorship opportunities are a huge benefit WBE offers as well.”

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