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Order of Canada

Meet the 24 women just appointed to the Order of Canada

The latest Order of Canada appointments are in – and among them are some truly incredible women. Since 1967, The Order of Canada has been a way to recognize peop…

Order of Canada

Beth Wanner, Mother Cover

She was fired while pregnant – now she’s helping others protect their careers

Beth Wanner, founder of Mother Cover Agency After a 15-year climb through Canada's tech sector, Beth Wanner reached the executive level – but found herself confronting…

By Lisa Thibodeau

Beth Wanner, Mother Cover

Jay-Ann Gilfoy, Meridian CEO

Meridian CEO Jay-Ann Gilfoy shares lessons from the C-suite

Jay-Ann Gilfoy (CNW Group/Meridian Credit Union) When Jay-Ann Gilfoy began her career in human resources, she wasn't aiming to become a CEO – let alone one in the fina…

By Lisa Thibodeau

Jay-Ann Gilfoy, Meridian CEO

How to be an effective chair of the board

Stepping into the role of board chair can feel intimidating – even for the most experienced directors. You might worry about how to lead discussions without dominating th…

By Women Get On Board

A new approach to breast cancer care: Inside Québec’s first Maison Rose

Photos courtesy of the Québec Breast Cancer Foundation In the heart of Montreal, a quiet revolution in breast cancer care is taking place – one rooted not just in medi…

By Lisa Thibodeau

Shawish Market

Dismantling barriers for Indigenous entrepreneurs: The Shawish Market story

Amanda Bernard, founder of Shawish Market Amanda Bernard of the Madawaska Maliseet First Nation founded Shawish Market – an online fee-free platform championing Indige…

Shawish Market

New report reveals women feel dismissed and overlooked by Canada’s healthcare system

It’s no secret that Canada’s healthcare system has been under strain for years – but a new report is shining a light on just how deeply that’s affecting women. This we…

By Lisa Thibodeau

Women need more than a seat at the table – they need a network that works

Networking is a superpower. It builds community, exposes you to different perspectives, and opens doors to opportunities you might never have known existed. Most importan…

By Jennifer Sloan