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SUMMARY:Breaking Barriers: Building Belonging - BCPF Self-Advocates Conference 2026
DESCRIPTION:*This In-Person Event is Sold Out*\nJoin BC People First for our learning and networking conference hosted by BC People First Society and this year featuring Self-Advocates for a Brighter Future in Esquimalt\, BC. \nAre you in the Victoria area and want to join us for the event? \nThis event is only for registered attendees. We need to know who is coming and only have so much space. \n Please register by March 6th here. \nIf you have dietary restrictions or need any accessibility accommodations to take part – please let us know by March 6th. \nWe have a stronger voice when we push for changes in society together. Conferences make it easier for people to share information\, ideas\, and tactics. This gives self-advocates more tools for advocating for themselves and helps make policy better for everyone in our province.\nEvent attendees will get to connect with peers while gaining experience and knowledge in leadership development areas such as self-advocacy\, human rights\, presentation skills\, networking\, community building\, government policy\, and much more. \nCome and support the presenters! Learn and connect with us! \nThis event is for:\n\nBCPF members and other self-advocacy group members\nSelf-advocates or people interested in self-advocacy\nPeople with intellectual and developmental disabilities\n\nDoors open and networking at 10:00am. We’ll begin by 10:30am.\nPresentations and activities from BCPF Members and our community partners include:\n\nTips for getting your voice heard and taking advocacy action\nHuman rights laws and using the CRPD for advocacy\nUnderstanding and dealing with ableism\nPlain language as a human right\nBeing brave and confident for self-advocacy success\nHow to speak up and be heard\nLeadership looks like us!\nAdvocacy project overviews and successes\nMental health and disability justice\nBeing a self-advocate online and in the community\nBrainstorming activities\nSelf-advocacy bingo game\nLunch and networking and door prizes!\n\nContact Information\nThis is an IWSCC Community Partner Event hosted by BC People First Society. \nVisit the event’s official page and register here. \nFor questions about this event\, including ticketing and accessibility\, please contact the hosts at hello@bcpeoplefirst.com
URL:https://iwscc.ca/event/bcpf-self-advocates-conference-2026/
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Learning,Networking,Partner Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260219T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260219T140000
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SUMMARY:Public Sector Buyers Expo: Vancouver
DESCRIPTION:Join PSPC for a dynamic regional Public Sector Buyers Expos to connect face-to-face with federal and other public procurement professionals\, diverse suppliers and British Columbia community partners. If you are a government or public buyer searching for more diverse suppliers\, or a small and medium enterprise (SME) looking for new opportunities come to these events. Our free expo is for both industry and community groups to: highlight economic opportunities in public procurement\, tailored to the unique needs of the Pacific region\, host informative sessions\, and ample networking to build relationships. \nThis Event is  In-person only. The Event Time shown is in local time (PT). \nAccessibility At This Event:\nASL interpreters are available. Accessing the venue does not require use of stairs. For any accommodations please contact: SACPacifique-PACPacific@pwgsc-tpsgc.gc.ca by February 9th to ensure your requests can be met. \nThis is an IWSCC Corporate Member Event\, hosted by Procurement Assistance Canada.\nTo learn more about this event\, including registration\, accessibility\, and contact information\, please visit the host’s official page with the link below. \nLearn more about the event and register here.\nLearn more about IWSCC Corporate Members here.
URL:https://iwscc.ca/event/pspc-feb19-public-sector-buyers-expo/
LOCATION:Simon Fraser University Harbour Centre\, Joseph & Rosalie Segal Centre\, 515 West Hastings Street\, Vacouver\, BC
CATEGORIES:Corporate Member Event,In-Person,Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260203T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260203T140000
DTSTAMP:20260511T213331
CREATED:20260109T154513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T154524Z
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SUMMARY:Public Sector Buyers Expo: Victoria
DESCRIPTION:Join PSPC for a dynamic regional Public Sector Buyers Expos to connect face-to-face with federal and other public procurement professionals\, diverse suppliers and British Columbia community partners. If you are a government or public buyer searching for more diverse suppliers\, or a small and medium enterprise (SME) looking for new opportunities come to these events. Our free expo is for both industry and community groups to: highlight economic opportunities in public procurement\, tailored to the unique needs of the Pacific region\, host informative sessions\, and ample networking to build relationships. \nThis Event is  In-person only. The Event Time shown is in local time (PT). \nAccessibility At This Event:\nAccessing the venue requires use of some stairs. For any accommodations please contact: SACPacifique-PACPacific@pwgsc-tpsgc.gc.ca by January 15th to ensure your requests can be met. \nThis is an IWSCC Corporate Member Event\, hosted by Procurement Assistance Canada.\nTo learn more about this event\, including registration\, accessibility\, and contact information\, please visit the host’s official page with the link below. \nLearn more about the event and register here.\nLearn more about IWSCC Corporate Members here.
URL:https://iwscc.ca/event/pspc-feb3-victoria/
LOCATION:Canadian Forces Base Esquimalt\, Chief and Petty Officers’ Mess Hall\, 1575 Lyall Street\, Victoria\, BC
CATEGORIES:Corporate Member Event,In-Person,Learning
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SUMMARY:Bring Your Creations to Life: Learn why intellectual property matters
DESCRIPTION:Are you ready to grow your business\, launch your product\, or bring your brand to market? \nIf so\, then you need to know about intellectual property (IP). This presentation will introduce you to trademarks\, patents\, trade secrets\, industrial designs and copyright\, and explain how protecting your creations through IP rights can give you an advantage over your competition. We will also be covering an example of an IP strategy.   \nA special note: if you attend this presentation and wish to discuss particulars of an invention or other IP related creation you are working on\, do NOT disclose any specifics during the open session. You have the option of booking a one-on-one free consultation with the speaker after the session. For those in person\, you will get to meet with the speaker after the session\, for those online\, we will provide a link to book.   \nThis is an IWSCC Community Partner Event\, hosted by Boundless Accelerator.\nTo learn more about this event\, including registration\, accessibility\, and contact information\, please visit the host’s official page with the link below. \nLearn more about the event and register here.\nLearn more about IWSCC Community Partners here.
URL:https://iwscc.ca/event/bring-your-creations-to-life-learn-why-intellectual-property-matters/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Partner Event,Virtual
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251001T190000
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UID:8705-1759339800-1759345200@iwscc.ca
SUMMARY:La Cité EcoResponsible Certification Program IN PERSON Information & Networking Session
DESCRIPTION:Boundless Accelerator is excited to be partnering with La Cité des Affaires to bring an eco-certification program to Guelph area SME’s starting this fall. La Cité des Affaires\, through funding from FedDev Ontario\, is continuing to offer its EcoResponsible Certification Program to help SMEs across Southern Ontario formalize their sustainability practices and enhance their competitiveness. For the Fall 2025 cohort\, five fully funded spots are reserved exclusively for businesses in the Guelph–Kitchener–Waterloo–Cambridge region. \nThis is an IWSCC Community Partner Event\, hosted by Boundless Accelerator.\nTo learn more about this event\, including registration\, accessibility\, and contact information\, please visit the host’s official page with the link below. \nLearn more about the event and register here.\nLearn more about IWSCC Community Partners here.
URL:https://iwscc.ca/event/boundless-la-cite-ecoresponsible/
LOCATION:Boundless Accelerator\, 400 Southgate Dr (Upstairs)\, Guelph\, ON\, N1G 4P5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Partner Event
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250926T120000
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SUMMARY:SDAC: Connect. Collaborate. Succeed.
DESCRIPTION:Supplier Diversity Alliance Canada (SDAC)\,in collaboration with WEConnect International\, are pleased to present the 9th annual Connect. Collaborate. Succeed. supplier diversity networking event. With a focus on cultivating\, building and growing relationships and business opportunities between diverse suppliers\, corporations\, and public organizations\, this is an event you don’t want to miss. \nA key component of the event will be the roundtable sessions between corporate partners and diverse suppliers. This is an opportunity for businesses to present themselves directly to leading North American companies\, and learn more about their purchasing needs. \nAgenda: \n8:00 am: Registration Opens \n8:00 – 9:00 am: Breakfast & Networking \n9:00 – 9:15 am: Opening Remarks \n9:15-10:15 am: Panel (More information to come) \n10:15 – 10:30 am: Break \n10:30– 11:35 am: Corporate-supplier Sourcing Roundtables(More information to come) \n11:35 – 12:00 pm: Wrap-Up \nLearn More and Register for this Event Here \nFind more information about this event and its hosts Here.  \nFor any inquiries\, please reach out to events@supplierdiversityalliance.ca
URL:https://iwscc.ca/event/sdac-connect-collaborate-succeed-2025/
LOCATION:TD Conference Centre\, Toronto\, Concourse Level\, 66 Wellington Street\, Toronto\, ON\, M5K 1E6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Members Only,Networking,Partner Event
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250601
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SUMMARY:AccessFest
DESCRIPTION:AccessFest is a first-of-its-kind\, open-to-all celebration of inclusion. Set in the heart of downtown Toronto\, this one-day festival is where accessibility meets culture—with a lineup that’s fresh\, empowering\, and undeniably fun. \nAccessNow is transforming David Pecaut Square into a buzzing\, barrier-free hub of activity. Think big stage energy\, real conversations\, immersive installations\, and a community that knows how to show up. \nVisit the Official AccessFest Page for More Information
URL:https://iwscc.ca/event/accessfest/
LOCATION:David Pecaut Square\, 215 King St West\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Partner Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250530
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250602
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CREATED:20250509T165742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250509T165826Z
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SUMMARY:Niagara 2025 Ontario Parasport Games
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Sport Niagara\, in May 2025 Niagara will welcome athletes\, managers\, coaches\, officials\, and volunteers from across Ontario for the 44th Ontario Parasport Games. Between May 30 to June 1\, events will be held at sporting facilities across the Niagara region including Canada Games Park and Brock University in Thorold and the Vale Health and Wellness Centre in Port Colborne. \nVisit the Official Event Page for More Information
URL:https://iwscc.ca/event/niagara-2025-ontario-parasport-games/
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Partner Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250527T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250527T130000
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CREATED:20250328T201841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250509T170010Z
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SUMMARY:4th Annual City of Brampton Reverse Vendor Tradeshow
DESCRIPTION:IWSCC is attending Brampton’s 4th Annual Reverse Vendor Tradeshow on May 27th. Connect with city buyers and discover procurement opportunities in Brampton. \nThe City of Brampton is excited to announce their 4th Annual Reverse Vendor Tradeshow is happening on May 27th at The Rose Brampton! Join us as we connect vendors with the people\, tools\, and processes for doing business with us. \nIf you’re a vendor with goods or services but unsure how to navigate the process\, this event is for you. \nRegistration\nThis event is hosted by an IWSCC Corporate Member. To learn more about this event\, or to register\, please visit their official event page here.
URL:https://iwscc.ca/event/brampton-rvt-2025/
LOCATION:The Rose Brampton\, 1 Theatre Lane\, Brampton\, ON\, L6V 0A3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Corporate Member Event,In-Person
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241022T160000
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SUMMARY:In-Person Event: Innovation Canada’s Business Support Expo
DESCRIPTION:Innovation Canada is pleased to present our first FREE in-person event where SMEs will get to learn – first hand – about Government of Canada support for business! Come for an hour or come for the day! Hear from panelists and representatives from programs and services across the government\, as they talk – on stage and in info booths throughout our kiosk area – about tools and resources available for Canadian businesses to start\, scale and grow. \n\nWhere: 235 Queen Street — Ottawa\, Ontario (Commercial space C1\, CD Howe\nBuilding)\nDate: Tuesday\, October 22\, 2024\,\nTime: 9 a.m. EDT to 4 p.m. EDT\nWho: Entrepreneurs\, business leaders\, and support organizations in the Ottawa\nand surrounding areas\nCost: Free\nRegister: Eventbrite\nGetting there: Location is near many OC Transpo and STO bus routes.\n\n  \n  \nActivité en personne : Exposition sur le soutien aux entreprises d’Innovation Canada \nNous sommes heureux de vous présenter notre toute première activité en personne GRATUITE qui permettra aux entrepreneurs de prendre connaissance à propos du soutien du gouvernement du Canada aux entreprises! Soyez des nôtres\, soit pour une heure\, soit pour la journée entière. Écoutez les panélistes et les représentants des programmes et services d’un bout à l’autre du gouvernement\, qui discuteront — sur scène et dans des kiosques d’information — des outils et des ressources aptes à favoriser la création d’une entreprise canadienne\, sa croissance et son expansion. \n\nLieu : 235\, rue Queen — Ottawa (Ontario) – (Espace réservé aux locaux commerciaux C1 de l’édifice CD Howe)\nDate : mardi\, le 22 octobre 2024\nHeure : de 9 h HAE à 16 h HAE\nParticipants ciblés : entrepreneurs\, dirigeants d’entreprises et organisations de soutien dans la région d’Ottawa et dans les régions voisines\nCoût : gratuit\nInscription : Eventbrite\nComment s’y rendre : L’emplacement se trouve à proximité de nombreuses lignes d’autobus d’OC Transpo et de la STO.
URL:https://iwscc.ca/event/innovation-canada-bse-2024/
LOCATION:Commercial Space C1\, CD Howe Building\, 235 Queen Street\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240927T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240927T120000
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SUMMARY:Connect. Collaborate. Succeed.
DESCRIPTION:Supplier Diversity Alliance Canada (SDAC) is pleased to present the 8th annual Connect. Collaborate. Succeed. supplier diversity networking event this September 27. With a focus on cultivating\, building and growing relationships and business opportunities between diverse suppliers\, corporations\, and public organizations\, this is an event you don’t want to miss. \n  \nJoin SDAC at this in-person networking event in Toronto\, ON\, on September 27 from 8:00am – 12:00pm ET. \nThis is an in-person event without a virtual option. This event is hosted by an organization outside the IWSCC. To learn more\, or to register\, you can click here or follow the link in the information below.
URL:https://iwscc.ca/event/connect-collaborate-succeed/
LOCATION:RBC Waterpark Place\, 88 Queens Quay West\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5J 0B6
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240923T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240923T160000
DTSTAMP:20260511T213331
CREATED:20240917T160344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240917T160459Z
UID:6367-1727085600-1727107200@iwscc.ca
SUMMARY:OCNI / OPG Suppliers Day
DESCRIPTION:  \n \nThe Organization of Canadian Nuclear Industries (OCNI) and Ontario Power Generation (OPG) extend a warm invitation to IWSCC Members for the upcoming OCNI/OPG Supplier Day on Monday\, September 23rd\, at the OPG headquarters in Oshawa\, ON. \nOCNI is a non-profit membership association that represents the interests of more than 250 companies in the nuclear industry across Canada and internationally. The OPG Supplier Day will be a full-day trade show with over 90 booths to explore! Attendees will also enjoy a catered lunch and coffee breaks. \nConnect with industry leaders\, showcase your unique contributions\, and explore potential partnerships within the nuclear energy sector thanks to a 20% discount on the ticket fare for IWSCC Members. \nRegistration for this event is exclusive to IWSCC Member businesses. To register\, please contact events@iwscc.ca. \n 
URL:https://iwscc.ca/event/ocni-opg-suppliers-day/
LOCATION:OPG HQ\, 1908 Colonel Sam Drive\, Oshawa\, Ontario\, L1H 8W8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Members Only,Networking
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