Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Video Interview Consent, Not Checkboxes: Energy Projects and Indigenous Rights in Canada John Cook Senior VP & Portfolio Manager Mackenzie Investments Raylene Whitford Director Canative Energy
IndigenousEnergyGovernment
Op-Ed Budget 2025’s AI Bet: $1 Billion for Infrastructure, Zero for the Women It Will Displace Sarah Stockdale Founder Growclass
AIDiversityWork
Op-Ed We’re Graduating Female Scientists But Not Keeping Them. It’s Self-Sabotage Farah Mohamed Senator Senate of Canada
DiversityEducationWork
Op-Ed From Curiosity to Career: We Must Start Early to Build the Future of Women in STEM Cindy Adams Executive Director Scientists in School
EducationDiversityWomen Leaders
Op-Ed Canada’s Clean Energy Opportunity: Powering Shared Prosperity Kwatuuma Cole Sayers Executive Director Clean Energy BC
Clean EnergyClimate PolicyIndigenous
Op-Ed A Territorial Development Approach to Mining in Canada Andres Sanabria Policy Analyst OECD’s Centre for Entrepreneurship, SMEs, Regions and Cities Bridget Donovan Policy Analyst OECD’s Centre for Entrepreneurship, SMEs, Regions and Cities Tamara Krawchenko Associate Professor University of Victoria
MiningIndigenousTerritorial Development
Op-Ed Why Nonprofits Are the Unsung Drivers of Canada’s Economic Growth Duke Chang CEO CanadaHelps
ImpactProductivityWork
Op-Ed Indigenous Youth Are Key Partners in Strengthening Canada’s Security Jennifer Brennan Senior Director Mastercard Foundation
IndigenousEducationPhilanthropy
Op-Ed Indigenous Wealth Creation from Seed to Success Michele Young-Crook Co-Founder Rezolution Summit Janice L. Gladue Co-Founder Rezolution Summit
IndigenousEntrepreneurshipInvestment Attraction
Op-Ed A Future Canada Must Choose: Nation-Building Through Indigenous Power Michael Fox President & CEO Indigenous & Community Engagement (ICE)
IndigenousInfrastructureInvestment Attraction
Op-Ed How Canada’s Hidden Talent Can Solve Our Productivity Crisis Alfred Burgesson Founder & CEO Tribe Network
ProductivityDiversityTalent
Op-Ed Beyond the Bucket List: Canadian Tour Operators Must Lead on Sustainable Tourism Jean Hébert Executive Director Canadian Association of Tour Operators (CATO)
SustainabilityIndigenousTrade
Op-Ed The Purposeful Economy: Why Canada’s Tourism Future is About People, Not Postcards Bruce Poon Tip Founder G Adventures
SustainabilityIndigenousTrade
Op-Ed A Strengthened Care Economy is the Future of Gender Equality in Canada Sarah Kaplan Distinguished Professor Rotman School of Management Susan Prentice Professor of Sociology University of Manitoba
Women LeadersGender EqualityWork
Op-Ed A Pathway to Prosperity Starts With Social Innovation Andrea Nemtin CEO Social Innovation Canada
ImpactClimate ChangeHousing
Op-Ed Why Indigenous Food Systems Are Canada’s Untapped Economic and Climate Advantage Kallie Wood President & CEO National Circle for Indigenous Agriculture and Food
FoodAgricultureIndigenous
Op-Ed Rethinking Menopause for the Health of Women and the Future of Our Economy Janet Ko President and Co-Founder Menopause Foundation of Canada
Women’s HealthDiversityMenopauseWork
Op-Ed The War on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is a War on Human Rights Tamara Thermitus Distinguished Boulton Senior Fellow McGill University’s Faculty of Law
DiversityGender EqualityWomen LeadersWork
Op-Ed “Canada Strong” Needs a Strong Indigenous Economy Senator PJ Prosper Mi’kmaw lawyer Nova Scotia
IndigenousCompetitivenessSMEs
Op-Ed Money as Nutrients Teara Fraser Founder and CEO Iskwew Air
IndigenousEntrepreneurship
Op-Ed Time to Get Serious: Cut Real Deals for Indigenous Economic Development Now JP Gladu Principal Mokwateh
IndigenousReconciliation
Op-Ed The Future of Canada’s Northern Economy: What Must Be Done Now Ken Coates Professor Emeritus Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy
InfrastructureGovernmentIndigenousNatural ResourcesRural Canada
Op-Ed Integrating Giving into Business: Canada’s Response to a Changing World Fatima Zaidi Co-Chair Tech+Biz4SickKids
ImpactESGGovernment
Op-Ed Economic Reconciliation: What Does it Mean? Chief Raymond Powder Chief Fort McKay First Nation
IndigenousGovernmentReconciliation
Op-Ed The Next Frontier for Black Founders: Thriving Beyond the Backlash Against DEI Yinka Adesesan Black Innovation Programs Manager DMZ
DiversityEntrepreneurshipSMEs
Op-Ed Mind the Gap: The Motherhood Penalty and the Future of DEI in Canada Harmy Mendoza Executive Director WomanACT
Women LeadersDiversityWork
Op-Ed Canada’s Moment to Lead: Advancing Gender Equality Mitzie Hunter President and CEO Canadian Women’s Foundation
Women LeadersDiversityWork
Op-Ed 6 Things Black Entrepreneurs in Canada Need to Break Barriers Tiffany Callender Co-Founder and CEO FACE
EntrepreneurshipDiversityEconomy
Op-Ed The Unfulfilled Promises of CUSMA: Unfair Regulations Hinder Indigenous Businesses Mario Castillo Founder Scitlalli
IndigenousEntrepreneurshipSMEs
Op-Ed Managing a Multi-Generational Workforce: How Gen Z is Shaping Workplaces Martin Fox Managing Director Robert Walters Canada
WorkDiversityInnovation
Op-Ed Navigating the New Economy: Why DEI is Mission-Critical for Canada’s Business Future Sarah Saska CEO Feminuity
WorkDiversityGender Equality
Op-Ed The Future of Canada’s Economy Lies in Indigenous Partnership Sean Willy President and CEO Des Nedhe Group
IndigenousEconomyInnovation
Op-Ed 5 Things Canada Should Do to Own the Global Technology Industry Laura McGee Founder & CEO Diversio
TechDiversityInnovation
Op-Ed Ada Lovelace Champions Equity in STEM Across Time Melanie Ratnam Interim CEO The Society for Canadian Women in Science and Technology
Gender EqualityScienceTech
Op-Ed Rethinking Cyber Preparedness in Canada’s Digital Landscape Shannon Leininger President Cisco Canada
CybersecurityGender EqualitySkills
Op-Ed Advancing Intersectional Leadership for a More Inclusive and Prosperous Canada Julie Savard-Shaw Executive Director The Prosperity Project
Gender EqualityDiversityWork
Op-Ed The Evidence of Our Time: The Rise of Indigenous Economic Power Carol Anne Hilton Founder & CEO The Indigenomics Institute
IndigenousEconomyInvestment Attraction
Op-Ed Tackling Indigenous Youth Employment Barriers in Remote First Nations Dwight Ballantyne Founder The Ballantyne Project Christina Miller Teacher and Graduation Coach -
IndigenousWorkYouth
Op-Ed Addressing Media Narratives: Indigenous Procurement Policies Are Not the Problem Tabatha Bull President and CEO The Canadian Council for Indigenous Business
IndigenousGovernmentRegulations
Op-Ed Indigenous Digital Equity: Overcoming Digital Colonialism in Canada Rhode Thomas Executive Director The Centre for Indigenous Innovation and Technology
IndigenousEconomyTech
Op-Ed Intersectionality at Work: Why Gender-Only Approaches Aren’t Enough Golnaz Golnaraghi Founder and President Accelerate Her Future
DiversityWomen LeadersWork
Op-Ed Diversifying Your Supply Chain – For More Than the Greater Good Darrell Schuurman Co-founder and CEO Canada’s 2SLGBTQI+ Chamber of Commerce (CGLCC)
DiversityEconomySupply Chains
Op-Ed To Win in Canada’s Digital Future, We Need a Stronger Foundation of Diversity and Innovation in Tech Cybele Negris Co-Founder and CEO Webnames.ca
TechDiversityInnovation
Op-Ed Indigenous Leadership: A Key Component to Meet Electricity Demand in Canada James Jenkins Executive Director Indigenous Clean Energy
IndigenousClean EnergyClimate Policy
Op-Ed Canada’s Economy Can Be Grown If Indigenous Innovation Is Enabled and Encouraged Kelly Lendsay Chief Transformational Officer Luminary Marie Delorme CEO The Imagination Group Manley Begay Director of Tribal Leadership Initiative Northern Arizona University
IndigenousEducationTalent
Op-Ed Canada Must Ramp Up Momentum in Increasing Indigenous Employment Patricia Baxter Co-Chair Indigenous Works Stephen Lindley Co-Chair Indigenous Works
IndigenousDiversityWork
Op-Ed Economic Reconciliation Isn’t Just Up to the Government. Businesses Play a Key Role Steven Vanloffeld Founder and CEO eSupply Canada
IndigenousEconomyReconciliation
Op-Ed Integrating Internationally Educated Nurses Into Canadian Practice Ruth Lee Executive Director CARE Centre for Internationally Educated Nurses Ruth Wojtiuk Professional Practice Lead CARE Centre for Internationally Educated Nurses
HealthDiversityWork
Op-Ed Linking DEI and ESG Creates More Than the Sum of Their Parts Julie Cafley Executive Director Catalyst Canada Shirin Emadi-Mahabadi Senior Consultant, Practice Standards CIBC
WorkDiversity
Op-Ed Tapping Into the Talents of Employees With an Intellectual Disability Moira Wilson President Inclusion Canada
DiversityTalentWork
Op-Ed Empowering Women: Supporting Menopause in the Workplace Helena Pagano Executive Vice-President, Chief People and Culture Officer Sun Life
Women LeadersGender EqualityWork
Op-Ed Canada’s Path to Becoming a World Leader in Indigenous Tourism Keith Henry President and CEO ITAC Deneen Allen CEO Firecircle
IndigenousEconomy
Op-Ed Nurturing the Roots of Indigenous Entrepreneurship Sunshine Tenasco Founder Pow Wow Pitch
IndigenousEntrepreneurship
Op-Ed How to Better Support Women Entrepreneurs in Canada Wendy Cukier Founder and Academic Director The Diversity Institute at the Ted Rogers School of Management, Toronto Metropolitan University
Women LeadersEntrepreneurshipGender Equality
Op-Ed Tall Trees, Strong Roots: Untold Stories in Indigenous Forestry John Desjarlais Executive Director Indigenous Resource Network
Natural ResourcesIndigenousSustainability
Op-Ed Assistive Technology: Canada’s Little-Known Opportunity Eyra Abraham Founder and CEO Lisnen
TechAIDiversity
Op-Ed Embracing Inclusive Leadership for a Better Tomorrow Sonja Volpe CEO BNP Paribas Paulette Senior Senator Senate of Canada
Women LeadersGender EqualityWork
Op-Ed Indigenous-Led Clean Energy: Advancing Canada’s Sustainable Future Rudi van den Broek Vice President of Partnerships Northern Energy Capital
IndigenousCleantechSustainability
Op-Ed Supporting Rural and Remote Economies: What Canada Must Do Now Tamara Krawchenko Associate Professor University of Victoria
EconomyIndigenousPeople EconomyPolicy
Op-Ed How to Achieve Supplier Diversity in Canada Cassandra Dorrington President and CEO CAMSC
Supply ChainsDiversityPeople EconomyPolicy
Op-Ed Less Talk, More Walk: Empowering Women Requires Bold Actions Lara Zink President and CEO Women in Capital Markets
Gender EqualityPeople EconomyWomen LeadersWork
Op-Ed Increasing Economic Integration for Canadians With Disabilities Heather Walkus Chairperson Council of Canadians with Disabilities Michael Prince Lansdowne Professor of Social Policy in the Faculty of Human and Social Development University of Victoria
WorkDiversityPeople EconomyTalent
Op-Ed 4 Economic Development Tools for a Just and Circular Transition Meg O’Shea Senior Manager of Economic Transformation Vancouver Economic Commission Vanessa Sun Economic Transformation Analyst Vancouver Economic Commission
SustainabilityDiversityEconomy
Op-Ed How to Unlock the Indigenous Economy Harold Calla Executive Chair First Nations Financial Management Board
IndigenousEconomyEmpowermentPolicy
Op-Ed How to Overcome Tall Poppy Syndrome and Create a Culture of Inclusivity Rumeet Billan CEO Women of Influence+
Women LeadersEconomyEmpowermentWork
Op-Ed How Sponsorship Helps Women Advance Their Careers Andrea Gunraj Vice President of Public Engagement Canadian Women’s Foundation
Women LeadersGender EqualityTalent WarWork
Op-Ed How Canada Can Do Better for Working Mothers and Caregivers Paulette Senior President and CEO Canadian Women’s Foundation
Gender EqualityEmpowermentWomen LeadersWork
Op-Ed 3 Ways to Build A More Inclusive Canadian Energy Industry Antoine Mindjimba Culture and DE&I Lead EY Karleen Batty Energy and Resources Strategy and Transactions Leader EY
EnergyDiversityEmpowermentWork
Spotlight Interview Digital Skilling Programs for an Inclusive Green Economy Sue Paish CEO Digital Supercluster
SkillsDigital TransformationIndigenous
Op-Ed Canada Must Shape its Boardrooms of the Future by Choice, Not Chance Helle Bank Jorgensen Founder and CEO Competent Boards
CompetitivenessEmpowermentSupply ChainsSustainability
Spotlight Interview Genomics for Indigenous Food Systems Tiff-Annie Kenny Professor Université Laval
IndigenousGenomicsResearch
Spotlight Interview Silent Genomes: Precision Medicine and Indigenous DNA Nadine Caron Co-Lead Silent Genomes Project
IndigenousGenomicsResearch
Spotlight Interview Indigenous Knowledge and Genomics Research Eric Solomon Co-Lead Ikaarvik
IndigenousGenomicsResearch
Video Interview How Canada can Implement the National Indigenous Economic Strategy Tabatha Bull President and CEO Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business
IndigenousReconciliationWomen Leaders
Op-Ed The Future of our Economy Hinges on Valuing Women’s Care Work Paulette Senior President and CEO Canadian Women’s Foundation
Women LeadersEconomyGender Equality
Video Interview Canada’s Full Potential: Cultural Capital and Indigenous Reparations Jesse Wente Co-Executive Director Indigenous Screen Office and Chair of the Canada Council for the Arts
ReconciliationIndigenous
Op-Ed A Positive Step Forward for Economic Reconciliation Tabatha Bull President and CEO Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business
Aboriginal BusinessIndigenousWomen Leaders
Video Interview The Future of Impact Investing in Canada Geeta Sankappanavar CEO Akira Impact
ImpactWomen Leaders
Op-Ed Increasing Opportunities for Indigenous Peoples and Businesses in Digital Marketing Darian Kovacs Founder Jelly Marketing
IndigenousDiversityMarketing
Spotlight Interview First Nations’ Role in Maximizing Edmonton’s Hydrogen Potential Chief Billy Morin Vice Chair, Chief Edmonton Region Hydrogen HUB and Enoch Cree Nation
CleantechIndigenousInvestment Attraction
Video Interview Why Canada Must Think for Itself Irvin Studin President and Editor-in-Chief The Institute for 21st Century Questions and Global Brief Magazine
ImpactInvestment AttractionPolicy
Op-Ed Striving for First Nations Economic Sovereignty Through a Low-Carbon Indigenous Sovereign Wealth Fund Liana Wolf Leg Student and Member University of Calgary and Siksika Nation Chief Calvin Bruneau Former Chief Papaschase First Nation
IndigenousClean EnergyInvestment Attraction
Interview Empowering Immigrants in Canada Muraly Srinarayanathas CEO Computek College
EducationDiversityImmigrationInvestment Attraction
Video Interview Indigenous Business Engagement in Saskatchewan Thomas Benjoe President and CEO - FHQ Developments & Chair Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce
Aboriginal BusinessIndigenousReconciliation
Spotlight Interview The Benefits of Multiculturalism in Montreal Olivier Niggli Director-General World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA)
DiversityCompetitivenessInvestment Attraction
Video Interview Indigenous Participation in Canada’s Electricity Sector Eryn Stewart Managing Director Indigenous Clean Energy (ICE) Ricky-Lee Watts Youth Program Manager Indigenous Clean Energy (ICE)
IndigenousElectricityEnergyStrategy
Video Interview Bioethics and GE3LS Research: Guiding Canadian Bioengineering Dr. Vardit Ravitsky Professor of Bioethics and President Université de Montréal and International Association of Bioethics
BiotechHealthImpactInnovationScience
Spotlight Interview First Nation Investment into the Yukon’s Mining Sector Jani Djokic CEO Na-Cho Nyäk Dun Development Corporation
MiningIndigenousInvestment Attraction
Spotlight Interview Skills Development for Indigenous Teachers and Learners Rachel Mishenene Executive Director, Canada Programs Right to Play
IndigenousTalentWorkYouth
Video Interview The Impacts of Canada’s Settler West Sarah Carter Professor, Department of History and Classics and the Faculty of Native Studies University of Alberta
ResearchEducationIndigenous
Video Interview Canadian Research on Marginalized Groups Cecilia Benoit Professor University of Victoria
ResearchImpact
Video Interview Achieving SDGs Through Business Bill Sisson Executive Director World Business Council for Sustainable Development – North America
ImpactStrategySustainability
Video Interview Indigenous Participation in Canada’s Energy Transition Sandra Sutter Manager, Indigenous Partnerships PTW Energy
EnergyIndigenousStrategy
Video Panels Indigenous Participation in Canada’s Energy Transition Panel Sandra Sutter Manager, Indigenous Partnerships PTW Energy Ernie Daniels President & CEO First Nations Finance Authority
EnergyIndigenousStrategy
Video Interview Canada’s Financial Landscape Through and Post-COVID Christine Bergeron Interim President & CEO Vancity
Women LeadersCOVID-19FinanceImpact
Interview Procurement & Representation to Grow the Black Business Ecosystem Andria Barrett President Canadian Black Chamber of Commerce
DiversityEntrepreneurshipPolicy
Interview A Mindful Approach to Entrepreneurship Jason Tafler Founder & CEO Unyte
EntrepreneurshipHealthImpact
Spotlight Interview Increasing Indigenous Access to Capital Now and Beyond COVID-19 Jean Vincent President & Chief Executive Officer Société de Crédit Commercial Autochtone (SOCCA)
IndigenousCapital MarketsCOVID-19Policy
Spotlight Interview Supporting Indigenous Businesses Through COVID-19 Cameron Alexis CEO Tribal Chiefs Ventures Inc. (TCVI)
IndigenousCOVID-19Strategy
Spotlight Interview Developing a National Indigenous Economic Strategy Dawn Madahbee Leach Interim Chairperson National Indigenous Economic Development Board (NIEDB)
IndigenousPolicyStrategy
Spotlight Interview Investing in the Indigenous Economy’s Long-Term Success Shannin Metatawabin CEO National Aboriginal Capital Corporations Association (NACCA)
IndigenousCapital MarketsCOVID-19EntrepreneurshipInvestment Attraction
Interview Entrepreneurship in Canada’s North Benjamin Scott Project Director EntrepreNorth
EntrepreneurshipDiversityIndigenousStrategy
Interview Peer-to-Peer Lending Driving the Sharing Economy Bruce Linton Co-Founder Ruckify
ImpactEntrepreneurshipSustainability
Interview Recognition, Procurement & Education to Grow the Indigenous Economy Rt Hon. Paul Martin Founder The Martin Family Initiative
IndigenousAboriginal BusinessEducationPolicy
Video Interview Corporate and Government Partnerships Helping Indigenous Businesses Through COVID-19 Tabatha Bull President & CEO Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business (CCAB)
COVID-19Aboriginal BusinessIndigenousPolicy
Interview Canadian Mining: A variety of underutilized mineral resources Sam Farris President & General Manager, Operations K+S Potash Canada
Investment AttractionCompetitivenessIndigenousMiningNatural Resources
Spotlight Interview Indigenous Economy: Towards A New Capitalism? Clint Davis CEO North35 Capital Partners
IndigenousAboriginal BusinessFinanceReconciliation
Spotlight Interview Economic Reconciliation: An economy by and for Indigenous People Jocelyn Formsma Executive Director National Association of Friendship Centres
IndigenousAboriginal BusinessEducationReconciliation
Spotlight Interview Towards a Reconciliation Economy: Investing in Indigenous Business Jeffrey Cyr Managing Partner Raven Indigenous Capital Partners
IndigenousAboriginal BusinessFinanceReconciliation
Spotlight Interview Canada’s Prosperity is Tied to Indigenous Prosperity Shannin Metatawabin CEO National Aboriginal Capital Corporations Association (NACCA)
IndigenousAboriginal BusinessPolicyReconciliation
Interview Economic Reconciliation at the Heart of Empowering Indigenous Entrepreneurs in Canada Jace Meyer Lead for Indigenous Entrepreneurs Shopify
IndigenousE-commerceReconciliation
Spotlight Interview Increased Indigenous Participation and Development for Nunavut’s Fisheries Jerry Ward Director of Fisheries Qikiqtaaluk Corporation
FisheriesFishingIndigenousReconciliation
Spotlight Interview Stability of Access to the Fishery Resource is Crucial to Investment Martin Sullivan CEO & Co-Chair Ocean Choice International
FisheriesFishingIndigenousSustainability
Interview Indigenous Economic Growth Depends on Banks Serving First Nations’ Needs Keith Martell President & CEO First Nations Bank of Canada
IndigenousAboriginal BusinessFinancePolicy
Interview Mining Companies Benefit from Long-term Relationships With First Nations Bruce McIvor Principal First Peoples Law
MiningAboriginal BusinessIndigenousNatural ResourcesPolicy
Interview Unlocking the Value of Canadian Entrepreneurship Through Diversity Laura McGee Founder & CEO Diversio
EntrepreneurshipDiversityTechWomen Leaders
Interview Positioning CSR at the Core of Canadian Business Leor Rotchild Executive Director Canadian Business for Social Responsibility
ImpactCleantechFinancePolicyTech
Interview The Indigenous Economy is Canada’s Next Economic Powerhouse Carol Anne Hilton Founder & CEO The Indigenomics Institute
IndigenousPolicyWomen Leaders
Interview Aboriginal Business is Growing Faster Than the Canadian Economy JP Gladu President & CEO Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business
IndigenousAboriginal BusinessNatural ResourcesPolicy
Interview Indigenous Business Success is Canada’s Success Carol Anne Hilton Senior Advisor to the Federal Finance Minister Advisory Council on Economic Growth
Women LeadersFinanceIndigenousNatural ResourcesPolicy
Spotlight Interview Canadian Indigenous Communities & Mining Companies: Realities, progress and expectations Bobbie Jo Greenland-Morgan Grand Chief & President Gwich’in Tribal Council
IndigenousMining
Spotlight Interview Indigenous Communities are Taking Ownership Stakes in the High-tech Mining Sector Hans Matthews President Canadian Aboriginal Minerals Association
IndigenousMining
Spotlight Interview Canada’s Private Sector Needed to Achieve SDGs Marc-André Blanchard Canada’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the UN Canada’s Permanent Mission at the UN
ImpactStrategySustainability
Spotlight Interview The Power of Leading with Purpose Helle Bank Jorgensen Founder and CEO Competent Boards
Women LeadersImpactSustainability
Spotlight Interview Investing and Corporate Performance Measurement Must Incorporate ESGs Dustyn Lanz CEO Responsible Investment Association
ImpactSustainability
Spotlight Interview Canadian Leadership in Mining: Safety, Talent and Diversity Susan Jones Executive Vice President & CEO of Potash Nutrien
DiversityMining
Spotlight Interview Indigenous Ownership of Major Projects is Key to Economic Growth and Empowerment Niilo Edwards Executive Director First Nations Major Projects Coalition
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