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CANADIAN INDUSTRY ONLINE - DECEMBER 2015Arlene DickinsonRight now I am focused on the food and beverage and health and well- ness sectors, and speci cally in consum- er goods. These areas, particularly with shifts in demographics, and consumer trends toward healthier, natural food, is a huge opportunity for Canada. We have a reputation for growing healthy, nourishing, and safe food, and I’m bet- ting we’ll build on that reputation with great companies [see company listings of Arlene’s supported businesses at www.districtventures.ca].You’ve started new projects in the last couple of years since leaving Dragon’s Den, but you have also been more vocal in the Canadian political space: why is that important to you?I’ve been incredibly fortunate to be given a platform, and I consider it a responsibility to contribute to issues that matter to me. Sometimes you don’t want to stand up and say something because there is too much risk or you think people might think you’re being“I just can’t not get involved.”10| Canadian Industry Online | April, 2017 


































































































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