Rechie Valdez
Rechie Valdez is a Canadian politician who serves as the Minister of Small Business in the federal government. As a member of the Liberal Party, Valdez represents the community's interests, advocating for support programs tailored to bolster small businesses. She was recently in the news for her role in announcing a package of support initiatives aimed at helping Canadian businesses and workers cope with the tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump. These measures include financial assistance and resources intended to mitigate the economic impact of such trade barriers.
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Minister Valdez said her government is committed to providing stable funding to the sector.
Progress on combatting intimate-partner violence stalling under new government, advocates fear
Canada· 2025-12-06
Minister for Women Rechie Valdez met with Ranya Elfil to discuss the impacts of the ongoing conflict in Sudan.
Former immigration minister rejected officials’ advice to shelve Sudan humanitarian programCanada· 2025-11-03
Rechie Valdez is a minister for Women and Gender and is part of the government's initiatives to combat the crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous women.
Montreal march honours missing and murdered Indigenous women and girlsCanada· 2025-10-05
Rechie Valdez is the Minister of Women and Gender Equality in Canada.
As Ottawa looks to trim spending, LGBTQ+ and women’s groups brace for funding cutsCanada· 2025-09-28
Rechie Valdez is the Minister of Women and Gender Equality attending the Stampede.
Politics Insider: Party leaders converge on Calgary for annual StampedeCanada· 2025-07-05
Rechie Valdez was appointed as Chief Government Whip and later given the small business portfolio.
Carney downgraded the small-business portfolio in his cabinet. This is a problemCanada· 2025-05-14
Rechie Valdez is sworn in as Minister of Women and Gender Equality and Secretary of State (Small Business and Tourism).
Former fighter pilot Stephen Fuhr in charge of overhauling defence procurementCanada· 2025-05-13
The announcement was made on Parliament Hill by Small Business Minister Rechie Valdez.
Ottawa unveils supports for workers, businesses in response to Trump tariffsCanada· 2025-03-07