The Canadian Women’s Chamber of Commerce (CanWCC) is a chamber of commerce that specifically represents women-identifying business owners.

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The Canadian Women’s Chamber of Commerce (CanWCC) is the first and only chamber of commerce that specifically represents the 1.2 million women-identified business owners across Canada. In addition to offering its members a national community, partnership network, and curated benefits, CanWCC also  represents their voices on policy and advocate for their unique interests. CanWCC’s focus is on advancing economic equity for all through systemic change.

The organization’s expansion model is partnership and collaboration. CanWCC brings together partners, organizations, entrepreneurs, chambers of commerce, and policymakers to find common ground and advance systemic change.

CanWCC supports and is part of a vibrant community of women and non-binary business owners nationwide.

Contact the team at Innovation Factory and CITM to get connected with the Canadian Women’s Chamber of Commerce. 

Get connected with the Canadian Women’s Chamber of Commerce

The Canadian Women’s Chamber of Commerce 

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Quick Facts

  • Only chamber of commerce for women-identifying entrepreneurs
  • Representing 1.2 million individuals across Canada
  • Advancing economic equity through systemic change
  • Advocating for members’ interests and policy representation

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