National Bank of Canada to Invest $3 Million in The51’s Food and AgTech Fund
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May 1, 2023
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National Bank of Canada has announced its plan to invest $3 million in The51’s Food and AgTech Fund. The contribution is aimed at advancing Canada’s growing tech sectors, particularly agricultural technologies. The investment will support early-stage companies at the pre-seed, seed, and Series A levels to advance their growth, foster sustainable agricultural development, and strengthen Canada’s food chain. The51, a …
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Forge FC Signs Canadian Soccer Stars Khadim Kane and Malcolm Duncan
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April 16, 2023
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News, Sports
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Forge FC has just announced the signing of Canadian midfielder Khadim Kane and Canadian defender Malcolm Duncan, providing an exciting update for Canadian soccer fans. Kane, who is only 17 years old, was developed through the CF Montreal youth system, and most recently played with the club’s U23 roster in the PLSQ. Standing at 6’3, Kane was born in Senegal …
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Canada’s Growing Black-Owned Businesses: Statistics and Challenges
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February 24, 2023
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Business
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Canada’s Black-owned businesses are on the rise, with a recent study by Statistics Canada | Statistique Canada estimating 66,880 Black business owners in the country in 2018. Representing 2.1% of all business owners, the majority of Black business owners were men (70.4%), immigrants (61.4%), and based in Ontario (50.6%) or Quebec (23.3%). With increasing proportions of Black people among incorporated …
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