WBE Canada
WBE Canada is the national certifying body for Women Business Enterprises in Canada, providing independent verification that a company is majority-owned and controlled by women. FSET’s WBE Canada certification confirms this standing has been validated against WBE Canada’s accreditation criteria. For procurement teams with supplier diversity mandates, FSET’s WBE status supports both mandatory and voluntary supplier diversity commitments.
Quick Facts
OVERVIEW
WBE Canada is Canada’s national third-party certifying body for Women Business Enterprises. Certification requires organisations to demonstrate that 51% or more of the business is owned, managed, and controlled by women, verified through an independent review of legal documents, ownership structure, and governance.
For public-sector procurement teams operating under supplier diversity policies — including federal, provincial, and municipal mandates — FSET’s WBE Canada certification provides the documentation required to count FSET toward diversity spend targets.
Whether your organisation has a mandatory supplier diversity program or a voluntary commitment, FSET’s WBE standing ensures the engagement contributes directly to documented diversity goals.
CERTIFICATION CRITERIA
Majority Women Ownership
At least 51% of the business must be owned by women, verified through legal and corporate documentation reviewed by WBE Canada’s certification team.
Management Control
Women must exercise day-to-day management and long-term strategic control of the business, with authority over major decisions independently verified.
Annual Recertification
WBE Canada certification requires annual renewal, ensuring the certification reflects current ownership and governance structure, not a one-time historical snapshot.
National Recognition
WBE Canada certification is recognised by major Canadian public and private sector organisations as the national standard for Women Business Enterprise verification.
