The Inclusive Workplace and Supply Council of Canada (IWSCC) is a not-for-profit Supplier Diversity Council
IWSCC exists to make Canada’s supply chains more inclusive by certifying and promoting Disabled-owned and Veteran-owned businesses.
We believe that when these business owners are recognized and connected to opportunity, Canadians benefit.
We confirm and guarantee that a business is majority-owned, operated, and controlled by one or more Veterans and/or persons with disabilities.
We connect our Certified businesses with corporations and public organizations committed to Supplier Diversity – our Corporate Members.
We share research, lessons, and resources to empower Certified businesses, and help Corporate Members build inclusive and accessible supply chains.
We promote our community’s successes and experiences to break down barriers for Disabled-Owned and Veteran-Owned businesses in Canada.
Certified Diverse Suppliers are Canadian businesses that are 51% or more owned, operated, and controlled by Veterans or Persons with Disabilities.
If you are a Veteran or person with a disability who owns a business in Canada, you may qualify for IWSCC Certification.
IWSCC Corporate Members are corporations, government agencies, and other large institutions who support Veteran-Owned and Disabled-Owned businesses in Canada.
If your company, government agency, or institution is ready to include more diverse suppliers, we can help you connect with Certified businesses.
IWSCC Community Partners are organizations like IWSCC who provide support for Veterans and persons with disabilities in Canada.
We collaborate with non-profits, service agencies, and networks that share our goal of creating inclusive economic opportunities.
Jennifer manages IWSCC memberships, including member services, resources, and payments. She also supports the development of new IWSCC programs and partnerships.
Contact Jennifer: JenniferM@iwscc.ca / Book a Meeting with Jennifer
Alex designs and hosts all IWSCC virtual events, manages IWSCC marketing and communications, and supports the development of new programs and partnerships.
Contact Alex: AlexD@iwscc.ca / Book a Meeting with Alex
Brad Brohman is the IWSCC’s Managing Director, and is President of Brohman & Associates, a general business consultancy based in Ottawa with clients in Toronto, Ottawa, Vancouver and abroad. He has a particular focus on accessibility and inclusion within the disability community.
Jeff Wilson is a co-founder of the IWSCC and CEO of the first Certified Disabled-Owned business in Canada. As a business owner with lived experience with an invisible disability, Jeff Wilson saw a need for support for disabled and veteran-owned businesses in the market. Jeff has over 25 years of experience in consulting focused on customer experience design and accessibility making him a highly sought after speaker on accessibility and inclusion.
Adrienne Ottolino is the newest addition to the IWSCC Board of Directors, but has been involved with the IWSCC team for over 5 years. She is passionate about how people can experience the world and the opportunities it has to offer to their fullest.
This new role allows her to apply that passion in a meaningful and actionable way.
You can email us any time at info@iwscc.ca, use the Contact Form below, or book a Zoom consultation with us today.
Let us know if you’re a business owner seeking certification, a buyer interested in Supplier Diversity, or a potential resource partner, and we’ll connect you with the right person on our team.