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For Cassandra Hui, entrepreneurship wasn’t a lifelong ambition—it was a necessity. Frustrated by the complexity of the healthcare system and the lack of patient-friendly resources, Cassandra set out to build Heal Mary—an AI-driven platform that simplifies clinical trial matching for patients and caregivers.

Across Canada, people are increasingly choosing to support homegrown businesses, fueling the growth of the "Buy Canadian" movement. This shift has been driven by U.S. tariffs, but more importantly, it reflects a long-overdue moment of national pride—Canadians coming together to strengthen the economy by supporting local businesses.

This International Women's Day, as we embrace 2025’s theme of "Accelerate Action," The Forum continues its mission to unlock access to wisdom, financial, and social capital for women entrepreneurs across Canada.