Great armchair discussion with Yoo Mung-Hee, former Minister of Trade for Korea, my friend and a dymanic woman leader! The discussion was moderated by journalist turned Entrepreneur Christina Hanul Kim @chrstnhnlkm! We talked about how governments can work together to support the of success of SMEs, especially women-owned business to grow and access international markets. The stats are clear - adding women to the economy in Canada will add up to $150 billion to the economy and if the world follows suit, $12 Trillion to the global economy. Canada’s investment in $10 day affordable early learning and childcare and our 18 month parental leave makes it possible for women to stay or return to the workforce or their businesses and contribute to our Economy. Smart social policy makes great Economic policy!