Government of Canada to announce federal investments for for Black entrepreneurs and Black-led businesses in Alberta
The Honourable Eleanor Olszewski, Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan), and The Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Women and Gender Equality and Secretary of State (Small Business and Tourism), will announce federal funding to support Black-led businesses and entrepreneurs across Alberta.
February 17, 2026 – Edmonton, Alberta
The Honourable Eleanor Olszewski, Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan), and The Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Women and Gender Equality and Secretary of State (Small Business and Tourism), will announce federal funding to support Black-led businesses and entrepreneurs across Alberta.
Minister Olszewski and Minister Valdez will be joined by Dunia Nur, President & CEO of the African Canadian Civic Engagement Council and Dipo Alli, Executive Director of the Black Business Ventures Association.
Speakers will be available for questions from the media following remarks.
Date:
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Time:
9:30 a.m. MT
Location:
Timbuktu Innovation Hub
9442 118 Ave NW
Edmonton, Alberta
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Reproduced from the original Government of Canada announcement.