Providing advisors with opportunities to network, learn and grow.

WEOC supports a diverse membership of organizations that directly impact the growth and success of women entrepreneurs.

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“WEOC celebrates the innovation, creativity, and spirit of Canada’s diverse women entrepreneurs. Alongside our members, we continue to seek ways to support their success, which is integral to the recovery and growth of our national economy.”

Alison Kirkland, CEO
WEOC

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Who We Are

Women’s Enterprise Organizations of Canada (WEOC) is an association of organizations that work directly with women entrepreneurs. WEOC members support women entrepreneurs through a variety of services and initiatives, including business training, advising, financing, and mentorship.

WEOC supports its members by providing learning and networking opportunities, sharing best practices, and curating a variety of resources so members have the tools needed to support their clients.

WEOC 2020-2021 Annual Report

WEOC 2019-2020 Annual Report

Our Vision

We lead the way to achieve excellence in the provision of services by women’s enterprise organizations.

Our Mission

To build a strong national network that strengthens our member organizations.

Women’s Empowerment Principles

The Women’s Enterprise Organizations of Canada is a signatory of the Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs). These are a set of Principles offering guidance to business on how to promote gender equality and women’s empowerment in the workplace, marketplace and community.

Established by UN Global Compact and UN Women, the WEPs are informed by international labour and human rights standards and grounded in the recognition that businesses have a stake in, and a responsibility for, gender equality and women’s empowerment.