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.

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.