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Welcome to the June 2026 edition of CanadianSME Small Business Magazine, where we place a spotlight on Banking, Finance, Insurance, and Diversity & Inclusion. This issue arrives at an important moment, reflecting the evolving landscape of small business banking, financial innovation, and the growing impact of supporting Indigenous- and LGBTQ+-owned businesses. As we celebrate Pride Month, this edition emphasizes the value of equity, inclusion, and representation—not only as social imperatives but as essential drivers of sustainable growth and community impact.
We are proud to feature Bella Onay, Founder of MOM2MOM BIZ, as our Business Woman of the Month, highlighting leadership that combines vision, purpose, and resilience. This edition brings insights from industry leaders, including Shawn Chang on Beyond Commodity IT: How Canadian SMEs Can Modernize for Smarter Growth, Sarah Warsi on From Complexity to Clarity: Smarter IT for Small Business, and Benjamin Liu on Building Canada’s Connected Future, One Smart Network.
Expert Advice from Louise Southall
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The Endowment Effect You make it, you own it.
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An Innovative Leader with a Passion for Helping Communities
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At CanadianSME, we celebrate the diverse stories behind Canada’s thriving small businesses and startups. Whether you’re a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting, your journey is unique, and we want to help you share it with the world.
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Navigating Online Crisis With Tieja
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Navigating Online Crisis With Tieja MacLaughlin
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Women Entrepreneurship

She Thrives: From Training to First Paycheque

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Indigenous Entrepreneurship
Empowering Indigenous Entrepreneurs: Government and Private Sector Support in Canada
In 2025, Indigenous entrepreneurs continue to play a pivotal role in Canada's economy, fostering innovation, generating employment, and strengthening community
New Beginnings: Jeannette Sinclair’s Journey into Entrepreneurshipwith Indig Design
According to the Canadian Government, only 17% of Canadian small and medium-sized businesses are owned by women. This can be
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True Means of Inclusive Solutions for Underrepresented Entrepreneurs by Innovate Inclusion
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Indigenomics SHE’s Impact on Economic Progress: Emancipating Indigenous Women
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Celebrating Indigenous History Month: Recognizing 5 Exceptional Indigenous Entrepreneurs in Canada
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National Indigenous History Month
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Championing Change: Organizations Supporting Indigenous-owned Businesses
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Meet the First Nations team behind Futurpreneur’s Startup Program
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Black Entrepreneurship
Bridging Borders: KC Goundiam’s Vision for SME Growth
Leading with Inclusion: Making Black History Month Count All Year
As we celebrate Black History Month, we see this as a time to recognize, honour, and reflect on the achievements,
Celebrating 100 Years of Black History in 2026
Black History Month 2026 has a special resonance with the theme "A Century of Black History Commemorations," which honours 100
Bridging Excellence: Hazel Lord’s Vision
In an exclusive interview with CanadianSME Small Business Magazine, Hazel Lord, Founder of Pearl Operational Design and 2023 Black Entrepreneur
Resilience in Action: Edward Anassah’s Vision
In an exclusive interview with CanadianSME Small Business Magazine, Edward Anassah, founder of Humble Beginning Stories (HBS) and recipient of
Breaking Barriers: The Jobfather’s Tech Revolution
In an exclusive interview with CanadianSME Small Business Magazine, Jermaine L. Murray, widely known as The Jobfather, shares his journey
FACE: Forging Economic Equality
In an exclusive interview with CanadianSME Small Business Magazine, Tiffany Callender, Co-Founder and CEO of FACE, shares her mission to
Bridging the CFO Gap
In an exclusive interview with CanadianSME Small Business Magazine, Carleen Dehaney, Founder of FXO Consulting and a WXN Top 100
Revolutionizing Career Transitions: Prosfata’s Vision
In an exclusive interview with CanadianSME Small Business Magazine, Norman Musengimana, Founder and CEO of Prosfata Inc., shares his insights
Breaking Barriers, Building Legacies: The Power of Inclusive Entrepreneurship
In an exclusive interview with CanadianSME Small Business Magazine, Nadine Spencer, CEO of BrandEQ Agency and BLCKS Enterprise, shares her
LGBTQ+ Businesses
49 Dzine: A Journey of Passion, Inclusivity, and Representation
How LGBTQ+ Entrepreneurs in Canada Are Entering Global Markets
For years, many LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs in Canada developed successful firms close to home but lacked the networks, funding, and confidence
Inclusive Finance: Expert Guidance for Empowering Indigenous and LGBTQ+ Entrepreneurs
In Canada, Indigenous and LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs continue to face obstacles in obtaining funding, controlling risk, and growing their businesses. New
The 2SLGBTQI+ Entrepreneurship Program: New Opportunities for LGBTQ+ Business Owners in Canada
Over 100,000 enterprises are run by 2SLGBTQI+ entrepreneurs in Canada, who employ over 435,000 people and play a significant role
The importance of being 2SLGBTQIA+ welcoming for any business.
A Telus study, that is exactly in line with every other study ever done on the topic, tells us that
Empowering Canadian Small & Medium Enterprises.
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