Explore our past issues to stay in the loop on new certifications, policy developments, and stories from across our network.
October’s newsletter leads with the 2026 National Conference in Toronto (November 18–19) and upcoming events, plus opportunities like AceConnex’s manufacturing event, the CIBC Biz Pitch Competition, the WEDO Canada Summit Series, and RFAQ’s Meet the Buyer in Montréal. Insights include a Policy Watch on Canada’s trade pivot, alongside Sola Oluwole’s advice on becoming procurement-ready, a Supplier Innovation Day Vancouver recap, and newly certified WBEs.
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September's newsletter leads with Supplier Innovation Day Vancouver and a WBE Meetup on turning corporate connections into contracts, plus international opportunities like the AURAK collaboration, the Canada-France Trade Mission, and the STEM Women Congress Montréal. Insights include RBC's spotlight on Synclusiv and a "Buy Canadian" push featuring WBE Canada's 700+ certified suppliers, alongside TESC Contracting's 50th-anniversary reflection, a reminder that 2026 Awards nominations close September 18, and newly certified WBEs.
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WBE Canada's She Leads The Game event kicks off August with AFC Toronto vs. Montreal Roses, alongside a WBE Accelerator session on managing disruptions and a lineup of trade opportunities including CES 2027 and the CIBC Biz Pitch Competition. Plus: the federal Women Entrepreneurship Strategy renewal, a spotlight on Parslow Heritage Consultancy's certification journey, and a preview of the 2026 Awards, all alongside newly certified WBEs and upcoming Supplier Innovation Day dates.
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Toronto launches its TO 2026 Trade Accelerator program and Ottawa rolls out a new Small Business Procurement Program, while ADP Canada announces a new partnership with WBE Canada. Plus: a look at building efficiency with AI, TBD Telecom's client-first growth story, and highlights from a recent Supplier Innovation Day – all alongside July's certification workshops and events.
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Supplier Innovation Days hit Halifax and Toronto, Genumark shares how it builds inclusion into its sourcing, and new data shows women-owned businesses still capture less than 5% of procurement spend despite $150B in GDP contribution. Plus: HelloInfo's growth story, WBE Canada's trip to Hong Kong's Women Power Forum, and five newly certified WBEs join the network.
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