As Canadian institutions and corporations expand their supplier diversity programs, partnering with IWSCC-certified vendors like THEM allows clients to meet procurement goals while accessing trusted, technically rigorous services. THEM’s IWSCC status adds value for clients seeking to demonstrate inclusive sourcing in both public and private sectors.
Congratulations to the first-ever winner of the Reach Forum 2025 Certified Supplier of the Year Award: LearnAbility. Learn more about them with our featured article.
A groundbreaking report by Adaptability Canada, developed in collaboration with leading accessibility and procurement experts, reveals systemic barriers that prevent people with disabilities and disabled-owned businesses from fully participating in Canadian procurement processes. According to a Statistics Canada survey in early 2025, 2.5% of private sector businesses in Canada—more than 25,000 companies—are majority-owned by people…
At the Inclusive Workplace and Supply Council of Canada (IWSCC), we take immense pride in representing Veteran-Owned and Disabled-Owned businesses across our great nation. Year after year, we grow alongside business owners who share our vision of a strong, inclusive, and prosperous Canada where opportunity is available to all who seek it.
Each year we welcome new organizations who see the strength, the ingenuity, and the value of buying Veteran-Owned and Disabled-Owned. As our newest Member, we’re thrilled to welcome Canada’s largest airline to the IWSCC Community: Air Canada.
Transform your understanding of neurodiversity in the workplace through the unique lens of someone who’s lived it. Join neurodivergent consultant and educator Jenine Lillian (they/them) for an engaging session that combines personal experience as a late-diagnosed autistic professional with over 30 years of expertise in education and professional development.
Mindset’s Disability Literacy 101 seminar challenges assumptions, stereotypes and biases with authentic lived-experiences shared by highly-regarded subject-matter experts representing various disabilities. Wherever you may be in your diversity, equity and inclusion journey, mindset is fashioned to help you move the dial.
A.I. is the modern technical revolution. In such a rapidly changing field, it can be difficult for a busy entrepreneur to wrap their head around the wealth of options, solutions, and tools hitting the marketplace. What can A.I. do for small businesses?
The holiday season is approaching and with it, the urge to reflect on 2024’s accomplishments and lessons to leap into 2025 with confidence! In case you missed us, here’s a rundown on some of the biggest changes, updates, and announcements from IWSCC this year.