Purpose As part of our Social Procurement initiative York University is interested in procuring goods and services from organizations who positively impact the social well being of our neighbouring communities.Social procurement considers how the process of buying goods and services can positively impact the social well-being of our surrounding communities by reducing poverty, promoting economic…

We are delighted to announce that the 2020 Black & White Gala will be taking place virtually on November 5th.   Even with COVID-19 still at large, we are looking forward to being able to come together virtually for a night of storytelling, celebration and entertainment.   Keep an eye out for more details! CGLCC…

  You are invited to the free Business Intelligence Webinar Series: Mythbusting Government Procurement. Did you know that the Government of Canada buys about $22 billion of goods and services every year? Do you think they only buy from big businesses? Would you be surprised to learn that many of these contracts go to smaller…

The 2020 FREE Digital Summit will take place June 8 through June 12   Virtual Roundtables – An important element of the 2020 Digital LGBT+ Global Business Summit is the Supplier Diversity .  Through a series of facilitated virtual sessions, certified diverse suppliers will have the opportunity to meet with supplier diversity managers and procurement specialists from…

We know these are challenging times for you and your business. This is why we’ve created a list of support measures available from the federal, provincial and territorial governments to help you through to a more stable period. Read More…

Since March we at Pride at Work Canada have opened our online member programming to anyone who wants to tune in. We’ve been constantly monitoring current events and working in partnership with other queer and trans organizations to provide the best possible support to the most vunerable members of our communities. We know that there is a lack of diversity data for…

Using suppliers within our borders has become necessary during the COVID-19 outbreak. Learn what it means to use, as well as become, one of these suppliers for larger businesses. How do you make the essential connections and network Challenges faced by the local businesses How to address and overcome the challenges Building new business model…

The financial support available for businesses from the government can help prevent major losses. Canadian Government strives to help business owners and executives learn about their potential for grants and loans. During our webinar, we’ll help you understand the government funding landscape and build a plan to tap into these incentives. Join our webinar to…

Over the last year, the Canada Inclusive Workplace and Supply Council of Canada (IWSCC) has witnessed success with its mission to support disabled-owned and veteran-owned businesses. The Canadian non-profit organization helps business owners work through the certification process and expand their business opportunities by providing ongoing education and mentorship. Over the last year, IWSCC has…