Disability was never on Anna-Karina Tabuñar’s radar. Although she considered herself to be open-minded and informed, she had no experience with disability. Until one day she became one of the 7 million Canadians living with it. In 2009, Anna-Karina Tabuñar was juggling a busy life – three young kids, a husband, career, everything was go, go, go….
In line with Brampton City Council’s priorities of creating more opportunities and embedding diversity in our operations, the City is developing a Supply Chain Diversity program for launch in Spring 2021. We are embedding supplier diversity as part of the City’s Invitational Procurement process ($25,000 to $100,000). Suppliers who would like to participate in this program will have to be…
The Canada United Small Business Relief Fund managed by the Ontario Chamber of Commerce is in place help small businesses offset the cost of expenses required to reopen safely or adopt digital technologies to move more of their business online. Successful applicants are eligible to receive a relief grant of up to $5,000. Small to medium-sized…
The Network (CAN) is looking for others to support their vision. Below are links to apply for the various positions. If you would like to help in any of these areas, please take a moment to apply: Research, Design and Innovation Education and Training Policy Employment Community Engagement https://carleton.ca/read/can/governance/domain-area-committees/ and https://carleton.ca/read/can/governance/elections-call-for-members/. Please…
Virtual Trade Show Event for Diversifying Supply Chains & Celebrating Inclusivity In light of the disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Ontario Chamber of Commerce has redesigned our annual Ontario Economic Summit. For 2020, the letters in ‘OES’ will instead stand for the Ontario Economic Series, a collection of virtual forums that connect participants…
WEBINAR – CONFERENCE DECEMBER 2, 2020 02:00 – 05:30 P.M. (EST) – ON LINE (WOMEN ONLY) Are you a woman wearing or have worn a uniform? Are you a woman working in support organizations for uniformed personel? Join us to discuss and share your experience about the specific needs of women in uniform. Organized…
– Application process for All IN is open now through October 31 at www.AllInForEquity.ca – – All IN complements Rogers’s commitment to building an inclusive culture for its team members, customers, and all communities across Canada – TORONTO (October 1, 2020) – Rogers Sports & Media goes All IN on its inclusion and diversity plan, announcing today an action-focused program that includes giving a minimum of…
One week from tonight: three of the country’s top standup comedians and a legendary Canadian troubadour anchor a virtual fundraiser to benefit Respect Forums and Homes for Heroes. Click on the link for more information and to register to watch September 6, and please buy raffle tickets to support our veterans in need. #aneveningforveterans #canadiansatarms…
In January 2020, York University was one of Canada’s first universities to establish a comprehensive Social Procurement Policy. The policy considers how procurement, which is the process of buying goods and services, can positively impact the well-being of our surrounding communities. In keeping with the University’s commitment to its values and to creating positive change…