OTTAWA, Ontario, March 12, 2025 — As Canada navigates economic uncertainty and rising trade tensions with the U.S., a groundbreaking new report from the Indigenous Prosperity Foundation (IPF) reveals an overlooked opportunity to strengthen Canada\u2019s economy from within. The report, Bridging the Digital Divide: Enhancing Access for Indigenous Entrepreneurs in Canada, shows that Indigenous businesses are primed for growth, yet digital barriers\u2014high costs, unreliable broadband, and limited access to training\u2014are holding them back from contributing fully to the national economy. \u201cIndigenous entrepreneurs are not just an untapped economic force\u2014we are an essential part of Canada\u2019s future prosperity,\u201d said Michelle Okere, Executive Director of IPF. \u201cIn a time of global economic uncertainty, investing in Indigenous businesses is not charity\u2014it is smart economic policy. When we create pathways for Indigenous-led innovation, digital… <\/p>\n
OTTAWA, Ontario, March 12, 2025 — As Canada navigates economic uncertainty and rising trade tensions with the U.S., a groundbreaking new report from the Indigenous Prosperity Foundation (IPF) reveals an overlooked opportunity to strengthen Canada\u2019s economy from within. The report, Bridging the Digital Divide: Enhancing Access for Indigenous Entrepreneurs in Canada, shows that Indigenous businesses are primed for growth, yet digital barriers\u2014high costs, unreliable broadband, and limited access to training\u2014are holding them back from contributing fully to the national economy. \u201cIndigenous entrepreneurs are not just an untapped economic force\u2014we are an essential part of Canada\u2019s future prosperity,\u201d said Michelle Okere, Executive Director of IPF. \u201cIn a time of global economic uncertainty, investing in Indigenous businesses is not charity\u2014it is smart economic policy. When we create pathways for Indigenous-led innovation, digital... <\/p>\n