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Minister of Small Business

Hon. Rechie Valdez

  • Member of Parliament
  • Minister of Small Business
  • Liberal
  • Mississauga—Streetsville
  • Ontario
  • Voting Attendance: 67%
  • Expenses Last Quarter: $101,328.92

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Context: House Hansard - 283 - Feb/15/24
Hon. Rechie Valdez (Minister of Small Business, Lib.)
  • Feb/15/24 3:01:29 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, we know that building a more inclusive economy means building a stronger economy. That is why our government has created the first-ever Black entrepreneurship program. This historic $265-million investment has supported over 9,000 Black entrepreneurs across this country and strengthens the ecosystem that supports them. It is disappointing that the Leader of the Opposition and the Conservatives have voted against the support and turned their backs on Black small business entrepreneurs. On this side of the House, we will keep being there for Black entrepreneurs, as the member for Vancouver Centre is. Happy Black History Month.
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Context: House Hansard - 281 - Feb/13/24
Hon. Rechie Valdez (Minister of Small Business, Lib.)
  • Feb/13/24 2:41:14 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, nearly 80% of small businesses paid back their Canada emergency business account loan and were able to take advantage of the refundable portion of the loan. This being Black History Month, I would like to mention the Black entrepreneurship program. It is an historic investment of $266 million that, so far, has helped support more than 9,000 Black business owners across Canada. Nearly $50 million in loans have been approved.
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