Canadian Investment into Women’s Entrepreneurship

In June 2026, The Canadian Government announced a $173.7 million over five years to continue the Women Entrepreneurship Strategy and help women entrepreneurs access financing, training and networks to start and grow their businesses.  

This investment includes funding for the not-for-profit organizations that administer the Women Entrepreneurship Loan Fund, which will enable them to continue offering microloans of up to $50,000 to women entrepreneurs across the country.  The investment also includes funding for the WES Ecosystem Fund, which supports not-for-profit organizations in delivering advisory services, business training and mentorship to help women entrepreneurs start, grow and scale their businesses. 

In addition, the Canadian government will continue to support the Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub. With 10 regional hubs and over 250 partners, the Knowledge Hub brings together researchers, business support organizations and key stakeholders to produce research and insights that help grow women’s entrepreneurship in Canada. 

Reach out to Froese Law if you need support navigating funding or business support as a female entrepreneur.