Grants and Contributions

Through this 26-month project, Women’s Equity Lab will build its capacity to advance gender equality by addressing the barriers to investment for Canadian women. The project will increase the capacity of the organization’s management team and will conduct a review of the accessibility and impact of their processes, policies, and guiding documents, among other resources. This will include conducting a strategic planning review, the implementation of new technologies and tools for better monitoring, collaboration and engagement, and training in the principles of angel investing for member investors at the core of the organization. Technologies and tools new to the organization will be further utilized to create a national database of women-led and women-focused companies and better manage the organization’s finances. The organization will implement a national communication strategy for all member groups. Women’s Equity Lab will improve and increase engagement and collaboration with underrepresented groups including OLMCs, 2SLGBTQI+ communities, newcomers, Black, and racialized groups. They will do so by building an accessible and bilingual website, participating in conferences catered to underrepresented groups who may seek investment opportunities for their companies or to become member investors, as well as seeking out other direct engagement opportunities for feedback on organizational messaging and strategies.

Supplemental funding will allow for enhancement of marketing and communication strategies to amplify the impact of existing work and strengthen visibility with key stakeholders. The funding will support the onboarding of new volunteers, allow them to participate in national symposiums, and expand educational programming. Supplemental funding will facilitate engagement with experts in artificial intelligence to improve accounting, oversight, and overall efficiency.

With the Supplemental funds and extension provided in early 2026, Women’s Equity Lab will (i) increase capacity and accessibility of WEL management team; (ii) consolidate and streamline WEL back office operations by implementing technology solutions that enhance both efficiency and effectiveness; and (iii) improve and increase external connectivity opportunities and activities with underrepresented groups including OLMC, 2SLGBTQI+ communities, newcomers, Black, and racialized groups. Through this, they will further advance Gender Equality.

This project aims to purchase and install a new robotic cheese washer. This equipment will allow the company to increase the production and efficiency of their cheese aging room.

Supporting an infrastructure engineering study in support of rural tourism

Upgrade and expand facility to increase productivity and implement green technologies

Support a Manufacturing Resilience and Coaching Program

Participant funding to participate in the Commission's hearing process and CER-led Crown Consultation activities for Pembina’s Taylor to Gordondale Project.

Participant funding to participate in the Commission's hearing process and CER-led Crown Consultation activities for the Sunrise Expansion Program

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Participation in the ITEA Project Outline (PO) Days in Antwerp, Belgium along Canadian orientation activities. Mission will take place from September 9 to 13, 2024. The goal of Canadian participation in the PO Days is to develop international partnerships and potential project ideas under the Eureka ITEA Cluster

Enhance the conservation and recovery of species at risk by supporting Indigenous communities as they acquire, develop and apply the technical resources, skills and knowledge necessary to partner in Species at Risk Act (SARA) implementation