Analysis on businesses majority-owned by various sub-population groups and visible minorities, first quarter of 2022 - ARCHIVED

A variety of different factors impact the ability of Canadian businesses to operate. These factors are also found when looking at business owners, as different segments of the population face different challenges as owners of businesses. This article explores the environment that businesses majority-owned by women, First Nations, Métis or Inuit persons, immigrants to Canada and visible minorities are currently operating in and their expectations moving forward. This article examines how differences in various factors and obstacles are perceived by these businesses.