I'll summarize, perfect.
The B.C. Economic Forum's “Women as a catalyst for growth” event was a large collaborative effort in partnership with multiple organizations with some incredible outcomes. It demonstrated the importance of bringing different groups of people together to address this issue. We now have 450 ambassadors committed to the cause. We want to use this as a model in other parts of Canada.
I also want to offer the WEB Alliance as a resource to all of you. We want to work collaboratively with government. If you are seeking input on issues and want the collective voice of a diverse group of women, use this network as a resource to access information.
I also want to acknowledge that this week is Global Entrepreneurship Week and Futurpreneur Canada is the Canadian host.
Just to wrap up, the next wave of momentum is building. The time is now to affect change. We need to take action by investing in these opportunities. We need to support existing programs such as Futurpreneur Canada as well as focus on new solutions and action plans for individuals, corporations, and government at all levels through constructive and collaborative initiatives that include men. Your support of these initiatives across the country will start to shift the dial, so that Canada can truly leverage its full economic potential.
Support of women in business is not a women's issue, it's an economic opportunity.
Thank you.