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A prosperous Canadian economy requires empowering women entrepreneurs 

Mastercard study finds lack of funding and financial resources is among top barriers for women starting a business When it comes to driving Canada’s economy, women are le…
By Mastercard

How good governance can close the hockey gender gap

Have you ever wondered how governance can have an impact on closing the gender gap in various fields and positions? My two girls have been playing ice sports since they w…
By Mante Molepo

The political divide: Breaking barriers to women’s leadership

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 wi…
By She/Her/Hers & The Honest Talk

Five tips to improve your financial intelligence in the boardroom

Every board member has a role in financial oversight. Even if you don’t have financial expertise, you are still expected to maintain an adequate level of financial intell…
By Women Get On Board

Hybrid work isn’t just convenient – it’s driving women’s career growth, survey shows

For many of us, the shift to hybrid work has meant more flexibility, fewer commutes, and maybe even the occasional midday dog walk. But according to a new report by the I…
By Lisa Thibodeau
women fighting for climate action

‘If we don’t do it, who will?’ Women are banding together for climate action

It was during the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 21) in 2015 that Catherine McKenna first looked around and noticed something unique.  “There were a b…
By Lisa Thibodeau
women fighting for climate action

A lack of washrooms, safety and support: The reality for women in field research

For many women in scientific research, fieldwork isn’t just a job requirement; it’s an opportunity to advance knowledge and shape the future of science.  But as a re…
By Lisa Thibodeau

Representation remains the key to powering up women in tech

Kathryn Reilander teaching a student in the Algonquin College electrical lab When Kathryn Reilander entered the Electrical Engineering Technician program at Algonquin Col…
By Algonquin College