Series - Catalyst Community Finance

FACE looks to support Black entrepreneurs beyond post-pandemic hardships

Author Anqi Shen

Why It Matters

The COVID-19 pandemic placed Black entrepreneurs under significant financial strain. To address this issue, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced in September 2020 that up to $221 million would be invested in the Black Entrepreneurship Program through partnerships with financial institutions.

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