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$5.6 million

spent and 58 contracts awarded to equity-seeking suppliers

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$8.7 billion

in business facilitated for women in trade, exceeding our target 

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414

Indigenous customers served, exceeding our target



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Inclusive trade

As part of our 2030 strategy, EDC seeks to ensure more Canadian companies owned and led by members of equity-seeking groups can access capital, contracts and relevant trade solutions.

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Indigenous participation in major projects

Our strategic partnerships with Indigenous organizations and financial institutions aim to increase access to competitive capital and financing expertise to support Indigenous ownership and participation in major projects. 

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Employee resource groups (ERGs)

Our ERGs are voluntary groups of employees with shared characteristics or life experiences, and they play a vital role in our inclusion, diversity and equity (ID&E) strategy. 

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Accessible experiences

We are committed to creating accessible, inclusive and equitable experiences for our customers and employees, specifically for people with disabilities. We are taking action to prevent or remove barriers.

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Success stories

 
Jenn Harper, Founder, Cheekbone Beauty, Canada's first Indigenous-owned makeup company

Cheekbone Beauty is changing the face of Canadian cosmetics

Jenn Harper, the founder of Canada’s first Indigenous-owned makeup company, was excited to take part in an accelerator program in 2023 offered by our partners Square, BDC and Futurpreneur. Cheekbone Beauty also launched its products in U.S. JCPenney stores.

Jennifer Cooke, Director of Inclusive Trade, EDC

People of EDC—Jennifer Cooke

Jennifer is a passionate ID&E advocate and a champion for entrepreneurs from historically marginalized and underserved communities in their pursuit of international growth. Read more about Jennifer on our LinkedIn blog


 

Date modified: 2024-05-22