Djaouida Sellah at the Status of Women Committee

On May 5th, 2014. See this statement in context.

May 5th, 2014 / 3:55 p.m.

NDP

Djaouida Sellah NDP Saint-Bruno—Saint-Hubert, QC

Thank you.

In 2011, the overall economic contribution of SMEs owned by women was about $148 billion. According to a study by RBC, a 10% increase over the next 10 years in the number of companies in which women hold a majority could make that economic contribution climb to $198 billion. However, there are very few programs aimed specifically at funding SMEs owned by women in Canada.

Do you think the government is doing enough to encourage women to start companies?

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