why gender equity in business matters:
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The number of majority women owned & led businesses in Canada* (*Stat: BDC)
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Women secured only 2% of venture capital across Canada & the US in 2021 the smallest share since 2016* (*Stat: Tech Crunch)
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If men and women participated equally as entrepreneurs the GDP could rise by $5 trillion globally and $80 billion in Canada. Gender equity also leads to more profitable and innovative companies.* (*Source: BDC)