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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 financi…
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 medicin…
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 Indigenou…
By Mastercard
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 week,…
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

The work-life tightrope: Women are redefining career success

As part of our micro-series on key data points from the groundbreaking What Women Want survey, presented at The Women's Summit in October 2024 in partnership with She, He…
By She/Her/Hers & The Honest Talk
board diversity

Board diversity matters: How to build diversity on your board

Research tells us that boards with more diversity perform better and drive long-term success.  But as a board member, how can you become an agent of change by making dive…
By Women Get On Board
board diversity