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PRIME MINISTER ANNOUNCES THE CREATION OF A
TASK FORCE ON WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS

November 19, 2002
Ottawa, Ontario

Prime Minister Jean Chrétien announced the creation of a Prime Minister's Task Force on Women Entrepreneurs. The Task Force will examine the unique challenges faced by women entrepreneurs and will advise the Prime Minister on how the federal government can advance the contribution of women entrepreneurs to the Canadian economy.

"In the Speech from the Throne, we identified innovation and learning as priorities for the government and set ambitious national targets aimed at making Canada one of the most innovative countries in the world by 2010. But we cannot achieve these targets alone. As an important source of talent and creativity, women entrepreneurs have much to contribute to this important goal," said Prime Minister Chrétien. "Our Members of Parliament and Senators will make specific suggestions and advise me on how best to help them achieve this."

The Task Force on Women Entrepreneurs will consult with Members of Parliament, experts, and key stakeholders.

The Task Force will place a special emphasis on:

  1. identifying factors required to encourage women’s entrepreneurship;
  2. assessing existing resources, both within and outside government;
  3. identifying gaps and areas for possible action in the future;
  4. evaluating best international practices and their appropriateness to the Canadian context;
  5. considering links to the government’s current priorities; and
  6. improving collaboration with other orders of governments, private and voluntary sector partners.

The Task Force will deliver their report to the Prime Minister by May 2003.

Members of the Prime Minister's Task Force on Women Entrepreneurs:

Chair: Sarmite Bulte, M.P. (Parkdale–High Park)
Vice-Chair: The Hon. Catherine Callbeck, Senator (Prince Edward Island)

Members: Aileen Carroll, M.P. (Barrie–Simcoe–Bradford)
   
            The Hon. Ross Fitzpatrick, Senator (British Columbia)
   
            Claude Duplain, M.P. (Portneuf)
   
            Karen Redman, M.P. (Kitchener Centre)

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