G20 Young Entrepreneurs

The Canadian delegation of the G20 Young Entrepreneurs’ Alliance (G20 YEA) comprised of 14 delegates from Canada. The businesses represented in the group ranged from niche and homegrown to ambitious and scale-able, with interests in technology, hospitality and the service sector.

The Canadian Minister of International Trade, Hon. Ed Fast, met with the group in an informal round table and answered their questions about Canada’s commitment to supporting the next generation of entrepreneurs and combatting youth unemployment.

Consul General Mario Ste.-Marie received the Delegation’s communique and hosted the guests at the Consulate General for a receptiom.

The G20 Young Entrepreneurs’ Alliance (G20 YEA) is a global network of young entrepreneurs and the organisations that support them.

It was established to convene each year in advance of the G-20 Summit, with the aim of championing the importance of young entrepreneurs to the G20 member nations and to share examples and practices.

Want to learn more about the class of 2014? Read here.