I really want to thank the member for hosting an incredible Black History Month event in her riding. I got an opportunity to meet the incredible entrepreneurs from that region.
I can share that, through our Black entrepreneurship program, we have supported well over 24,000 Black entrepreneurs across the country. Through our Black entrepreneurship loan fund, we've approved more than $70 million in financing to over 800 loans to date. This has made a significant impact. We recognize that Black entrepreneurs have challenges and barriers to accessing that type of support.
I know the member does not know this, but I have good news. Since that event, the Stagecoach performing arts school for kids in Ajax and Pickering is planning to expand into the Durham region in 2027. I wanted to share a good news story that's a result of the event she hosted in her region.
Our government will do everything we can to continue to create an inclusive economy and an inclusive environment where every Canadian can become an entrepreneur. Our women entrepreneurship strategy, which I talked about, our Black entrepreneurship strategy and the 2SLGBTQI+ entrepreneurship strategy will certainly help.
As we build the strongest economy in the G7, we want to make sure that we have the full and equal participation of all Canadians.