In April, WBE Canada’s President, Dr. Georgette Zinaty travelled to Hong Kong as part of the Canadian contingent taking part in the 2026 Women Power Forum. In her keynote speech “Why Not You”, Dr. Zinaty shared the importance of collaboration vs competition as women come together to drive the future, moving from local success to global economic power.

Stories from the “COVID Years” featuring Canadian women business owners often highlight pivots, resilience, downsizing, and reinvention - sometimes even closure. Rarely do they include the word “start-up.”

Recognizing our WBE Canada Community and those who are making news, achieving milestones and shining a light on Canada’s outstanding WBE Canada Certified women businesses, Corporate Members and Partners.

Gannon/Blackburn Electric Inc. has been proudly serving the construction industry in the National Capital Region for over 35 years. GBE is owned and operated by Karlyn Gannon and family, specializing in commercial electrical installations, mechanical and general contracting services.

Founded in 1966 INPS (International Name Plate Supplies Ltd.) is one of Canada’s largest graphics manufacturers. INPS remains a family-owned business owned by Pamela Humann and her son David.

My name is Natalie Gilson, and together with Melissa Weber, I co-lead Pisces Oceans Inc., a consultancy supporting ocean-focused projects around the globe with strategy, management, and communications.

Women Business Enterprises Canada Council (WBE Canada) is pleased to announce Venturepark has joined WBE Canada as our newest Partner.

How often have you looked at an ad, email, or social media post for a particular business award and wondered if you should go for it? And that’s where it ended.

Taking place November 18–19 in Toronto, the WBE Canada National Conference brings together women entrepreneurs, partners, corporate leaders, buyers, procurement professionals, and government organizations for two days of engagement and connection.

As a WBE Canada Corporate Member since 2020, the City of Brampton is actively strengthening its reputation as a welcoming City, enjoying the economic and social benefits of a growing population and an expanding local economy by creating equitable opportunity through innovation, fair and transparent competition and embracing the mosaic of its communities.