Press Releases

Thank you to everyone for coming to CGLCC’s 8th annual Black & White Gala and 20th Anniversary celebration, an evening that was truly special!

CGLCC is proud to announce this year’s 2SLGBTQI+ Business Leadership Award winners!

And the nominees are in…the 2023 Business Leadership Awards’ Finalists have been announced!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASETORONTO, ON – AUGUST 30, 2023 CGLCC celebrates two decades of effectively connecting 2SLGBTQI+ businesses, government, corporate members,…

Canada’s 2SLGBTQI+ Chamber of Commerce (CGLCC) recognized as the Global Affiliate Chamber of the Year by the National LGBT Chamber…

KINGSTON, ON – June 15, 2023 – The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development, announced that the Government of Canada has selected Canada’s 2SLGBTQI+ Chamber of Commerce (CGLCC) to administer Canada’s first-ever 2SLGBTQI+ Entrepreneurship Program.

Congratulations Kayla Maduk from Bell, Margaret Coons of Nuts For Cheese, and Stanley Wu from Canvasea! Kingston, ON – June…

This Pride Month, we fiercely defend the entire 2SLGBTQI+ community, standing up against the violence, persecution, and hatred that we’ve seen sweeping across the world. We share your heartbreak and anger and we will not succumb to apathy. We want our members to know that we are here for you, and will continue to offer a safe space so you can thrive.

Through Trade Missions like these, CGLCC’s Global Program connects businesses across the world and demonstrates exceptional value to all involved….

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TORONTO, ON – March 8, 2023 – Canada’s 2SLGBTQI+ Chamber of Commerce (CGLCC) in  partnership with its…

Originally published in Canadian SME, CEO and Founder Darrell Schuurman explores how to create access and opportunities for community-owned and -supported businesses across the country.

The CGLCC hosted its biggest ever Black & White Gala, bringing out the best in the Canadian LGBT+ business community…

The winners of the 2022 LGBT+ Business Leadership Awards have been announced by Canadian Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce…

Canada’s LGBT+ Chamber of Commerce (CGLCC) today announced the recipients of the prestigious Founder and Legacy Awards, as part of their 2022 Business Leadership Awards. These awards celebrate and honour individuals who have helped champion diversity, inclusion, and economic growth in the Canadian LGBT+ community.

Canada’s LGBT+ Chamber of Commerce (CGLCC) today announced the Finalists for the 2022 Business Leadership Awards. These awards celebrate and honour individuals and companies who have helped champion diversity, inclusion, and economic growth in the Canadian LGBT+ community. 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASETORONTO, ON – SEPTEMBER 19, 2022 Canadian firms attribute their success to the recognition and realization of the…

CGLCC and the Diversity Institute explore Access and Equity for 2SLGBTQ+ Businesses in Canada in recent report Providing an account…

CGLCC’s Darrell Schuurman and Kayla Isabelle from Startup Canada explore the clear gap in tools, programs, and resources for LGBT+ entrepreneurs in this co-written article.

Today, on behalf of the Honourable Helena Jaczek, Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev…

Businesses, entrepreneurs and individuals who never imagined they would be sitting across the table from a PepsiCo, Johnson & Johnson, or Bell Canada buyer, now see doors open up to a new world of opportunity through Supplier Diversity initiatives. Find out more!

Congratulations Jessica Grey of RBC, Freshco Retail Maintenance, and Versatil BPI Inc.! TORONTO, ON – June 3, 2022 – CGLCC,…

An opinion piece published in The Hill Times highlights the economic value of integrating Supplier Diversity into Federal Procurement strategies.

On Friday May 31st, as part of the 2019 LGBT+ Global Business Summit, the 2019 LGBT+ Excellence in Business & Leadership Awards winners were announced.

LGBTQ2-owned businesses that participated in the trade mission called the experience “invaluable” and felt confident that concrete economic benefits will result.

The Canadian Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (CGLCC) this week announced the 2018 winners of its fifth-annual LGBT+ Supplier Diversity Awards

The Canadian Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (CGLCC) today announced the 2018 finalists for its fifth annual LGBT+ Supplier Diversity Awards, sponsored by Kellogg Company.

The Canadian Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (CGLCC) has given its Chair’s Award to Debra Quade, Manager of Supplier Diversity at Kellogg Company.

The Canadian Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (CGLCC) has awarded its Business Leader of the Year Award to Maura Lawless, Executive Director of Toronto’s The 519

The Canadian Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (CGLCC) has given its National Corporation of the Year Award for 2017 to the TD Bank Group.