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Tabatha Bull and Erwin Joosten

Indigenous entrepreneurs can help grow Canada’s economy, must see unique challenges addressed

Small Business Minister Mary Ng has said small businesses are the ‘backbone’ of the Canadian economy and will play a crucial role in economic recovery from COVID-19, including a need to focus on an inclusive recovery and support for Black and Indigenous entrepreneurs. A new survey shows Indigenous entrepreneurs need greater access to capital, skills training, investment, and mentoring, write Tabatha Bull and Erwin Joosten. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Small Business Minister Mary Ng has said small businesses are the ‘backbone’ of the Canadian economy and will play a crucial role in economic recovery from COVID-19, including a need to focus on an inclusive recovery and support for Black and Indigenous entrepreneurs. A new survey shows Indigenous entrepreneurs need greater access to capital, skills training, investment, and mentoring, write Tabatha Bull and Erwin Joosten. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade