Webinar: Workplace Audit [partner-only - FR]
2024-10-02 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Toronto) | ON
(Please note that this event is offered in French)
Wednesday, October 2, 2024, from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM EDT – this event is exclusive for employees of our Proud Partners and Community Partners.
Live Captioning will be provided by 3 Play Media Canada.
Discover the Workplace Audit, a uniquely Canadian tool designed to help you assess and improve your organization’s diversity and inclusion practices. This Audit thoroughly examines your policies, processes and support for 2SLGBTQIA+ inclusion, and provides you with customized recommendations for creating a more inclusive work environment.
This webinar will highlight the launch of the French version of the Audit, introduced this summer to better serve our French-speaking partners, and will present its key components, the benefits for partner organizations, and safeguards to ensure data confidentiality. Join us to learn more about this valuable tool and how it can help your organization drive inclusion efforts forward.
Learning Objectives:

Understand the benefits of the Workplace Pride Audit in assessing and improving diversity and inclusion practices
Explore the main components of the Audit and how it can help your organization become more inclusive
Learn how to use the results of the Audit to implement meaningful and effective structural changes

Target Audience:

Human resources and team managers
Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) professionals
Managers and decision-makers looking to strengthen inclusion in their organization

Presenters:
Mathieu Young (he/him, they/them), Virtual Programs Coordinator, Pride at Work Canada
Mathieu Young is a queer Mauritian who is passionate about empowering marginalized communities, particularly queer immigrants of color, through dialogue, education, and activism. Mathieu is also a multidisciplinary artist, known for organizing events that celebrate the diversity of the LGBTQIA+ community, with a particular focus on uplifting queer Asian and African immigrants. Mathieu’s career has been marked by a deep commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace. As President of the Board of Directors for Action positive VIH/sida, Mathieu was responsible for securing funding and ensuring the successful operation of the organization’s programs and services. Mathieu also served as Community Engagement Coordinator for FrancoQueer, where they organized workshops, support groups, and events, while leading training on gender identity, sexual orientation, and anti-racism. With extensive experience in project management, community outreach, and event planning, Mathieu brings a unique and valuable perspective to the sector.

Accessibility:

Spoken language: French
Automatic translation: French to English
Close captioning provided: French and English
Format: Virtual (Zoom in webinar mode)
Engagement type: participants invited to engage via chat (no audio or video)
Please register below additional accessibility requests. Any questions may be sent to events@prideatwork.ca.

Registration for this event has closed.
This event is exclusive for employees of our Proud Partners and Community Partners. If you would like to register after the deadline, please send an email to events@prideatwork.ca.

Webinar: Authentic Leadership: Uncovering Resilience [partner-only - EN]
2024-10-09 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Toronto) | ON
Wednesday, October 9, 2024, from 12 PM to 1 PM EDT – this event is exclusive for employees of our Proud Partners and Community Partners.
Live Captioning will be provided by 3 Play Media Canada.
This Authentic Leadership Experience is designed to empower and educate marginalized communities, fostering intersectional leadership through community-led discussions. Participants will learn to end self-oppression, embrace their full identities in leadership roles, and create inclusive spaces within their teams. By exploring the critical need for authentic leadership and inclusive team design, this experience aims to raise the capacity of 2SLGBTQIA+ leaders, enabling them to build resilience, enhance emotional intelligence, and drive organizational success. Join us on October 9th at noon EDT to uncover strategies for authentic leadership and elevate your impact within your organization.
Learning Objectives:

Embrace authentic leadership and end self-oppression
Design and lead inclusive, intersectional teams
Build resilience and emotional intelligence as 2SLGBTQIA+ leaders

Target Audience:

2SLGBTQIA+ professionals and leaders
ERG leaders and members
DEI practitioners and advocates

Presentation:
Jeremy Long (he/him), “The Inclusivity Guy” is a Co-Active Leadership and Team Coach.
Jeremy is a certified executive leadership coach who partners with individuals and organizations to make meaningful changes and break down barriers to diversity. His work focuses on talent development, inclusive leadership training, and systems coaching. He specializes in minority leadership development with half of his practice dedicated to LGBTQ2+ leadership development and transformation.
Jeremy leverages his diverse lived and work experience to approach supporting Queer folks with a trauma-informed, intersectional, and whole-person approach to leadership development. His clients are driven to reveal the authentic leadership style that promotes inclusive workplace culture and inspires cultural change in organizations.

Accessibility:

Spoken language: English
Automatic translation: English to French
Close captioning provided: English and French
Format: Virtual (Zoom in webinar mode)
Engagement type: participants invited to engage via chat (no audio or video)
Please register below additional accessibility requests. Any questions may be sent to events@prideatwork.ca.

Registration for this event has closed.
This event is exclusive for employees of our Proud Partners and Community Partners. If you would like to register after the deadline, please send an email to events@prideatwork.ca.

Pride vs. Prejudice: The Delwin Vriend Story - a Doc Film Screening [free - EN]
2024-10-15 16:30 - 20:00 (America/Toronto) | Rotman School of Management, 105 St. George St., Toronto, ON, M5S 2E8, Canada
Tuesday, Octobre 15, 2024, from 4:30 PM to 8 PM EDT – This is a free film screening open to anyone who would like to attend.
Join Pride at Work Canada and the University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Management for a special screening of Pride vs. Prejudice: The Delwin Vriend Story. This powerful documentary chronicles the journey of Delwin Vriend, a man who was dismissed from a Christian university in Edmonton for being gay.
His fight against this discrimination led to a landmark Supreme Court case, Vriend v Alberta, which played a crucial role in advancing 2SLGBTQI+ rights in Canada. This documentary was produced by the Edmonton Community Foundation and the Edmonton Queer History Project and premiered in Spring 2024.
Enjoy complimentary refreshments and mingle with fellow movie enthusiasts before the show. Following the screening, we will have a fireside chat between Special Guest Douglas R. Stollery and moderator Jade Pichette (Pride at Work Canada).
We are honoured to welcome Douglas R. Stollery, an esteemed construction lawyer, human rights advocate, President of the Stollery Charitable Foundation and former Chancellor of the University of Alberta. Stollery played a central role in the Vriend v Alberta case and has received many awards including the Order of Canada for his contributions to advancing 2SLGBTQI+ rights and other charitable initiatives.
Register here.

FLOURISH - Virtual ERG Leader Development Program
2024-10-15 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Toronto) | ON
Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at 6:00 PM EDT – This online paid leadership event is open to all who wish to register and has a limited number of participants.

FLOURISH is an eight-week virtual program that will develop the skills required for 2SLGBTQIA+ Employee Resource Group (ERG)* leaders to be effective and successful in their roles. Those who lead 2SLGBTQIA+ ERGs have an enormous opportunity to create change for Two-Spirit, queer and trans employees. They also face very specific challenges in Canadian workplaces. While session content will touch on the mechanics of ERGs, the primary focus of FLOURISH will be developing individual competency in four areas:

Domestic and international 2SLGBTQIA+ economic issues
Building business cases and generating buy-in for 2SLGBTQIA+ inclusion
Principles of governance and volunteer management
Providing peer support to 2SLGBTQIA+ people and their allies

Through live Zoom sessions, virtual learning modules and self-directed work, our FLOURISH program will collectively unlock their potential as ERG leaders.
For more details, speakers and application, visit our FLOURISH page.
* Please note we use Employee Resource Group as a catch all term which is inclusive of Business Resource Groups, Affinity Networks, and other similar employee led groups focused on equity-deserving groups.

Rendez-Vous: 2SLGBTQIA+ Women x Non-Binary Digital Connect [EN & FR]
2024-10-22 12:00 - 13:30 (America/Toronto) | ON
Tuesday, October 22, 2024, from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM EDT – This is a free online networking event for 2SLGBTQIA+ women and non-binary people.

Pride at Work Canada has been bringing 2SLGBTQIA+ women and non-binary* professionals and job seekers together for years. As many 2SLGBTQIA+ women and non-binary people don’t feel safe in many professional networking spaces, Rendez-Vous: 2SLGBTQIA+ Women x Non-Binary Digital Connect creates a unique opportunity for 2SLGBTQIA+ women and non-binary people to make professional connections in a casual and comfortable setting – from anywhere!
*Pride at Work Canada understands that these terms may not resonate with everyone and endeavours to include all those who do not identify as men. This includes trans women, cis women, non-binary folks, agender folks, and more. We also host Matrices: Trans, Non-Binary & Agender Digital Connect to those who would prefer a trans, non-binary, and agender specific space.
During the session, we will embrace a peer networking approach to learning, where attendees will engage in open discussions, exchange experiences, and provide mutual support. Participants will take part in multiple breakout sessions, while building meaningful connections with other professionals and job seekers. We’ll then reconvene as a group to share reflections and conclude the event with a collaborative discussion.
Bilingualism: At this event, there will be a Francophone breakout room, and automated French captioning will be available.
Help us make Rendez-Vous a safer event! All attendees will be provided with a set of community guidelines prior to the event that they will be expected to read and honour. Discussion facilitators will be present in our breakout rooms, and there will be a BIPOC-specific breakout room, as well as a non-binary specific breakout room, for folks who wish to join that space.
Who should attend?
The purpose of this event is to provide space for folks who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+ women or non-binary. There is no desire to monitor anyone’s gender or create barriers to entry. If you come to this event you will be welcome. While the support of people who identify as allies to 2SLGBTQIA+ women and non-binary people and communities is always appreciated, please remember that the best support sometimes comes in the form of leaving space for people to connect around their shared identities and lived experiences.
Who can answer my questions about the event?
Please direct questions about this event to Templeton Sawyer (he/him), Leaderships Program Coordinator at templeton.sawyer@prideatwork.ca. You may also contact events@prideatwork.ca with questions about registrations and any Pride at Work Canada events and activities.
Accessibility:

Captioning will be provided by 3 Play Media Canada
English to French automated captioning
If you have any accessibility requests please email events@prideatwork.ca with requests by Tuesday, October 15, 2024

Limited number of participants in this free online networking event for 2SLGBTQIA+ women and non-binary people.
Registration for this event has closed.

Workshop: The People are Peopling: 3 Ways to Spark Your Internal Workplace Culture [partner-only - EN]
2024-10-24 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Toronto) | ON
Thursday, October 24, 2024, from 12 PM to 1 PM EDT – this event is exclusive for employees of our Proud Partners and Community Partners.
Live Captioning will be provided by 3 Play Media Canada.
In any mission-driven organization, there’s people… and there’s the work. People within an organization do the work – thus it is essential to have a human-centred strategy as part of your overall work plan.
In “The People Are Peopling” you’ll learn 3 ways to build a thriving workplace culture. Discover how a People strategy can improve retention and prevent burnout. You’ll identify how capitalism and systems of oppression can impact your operations. You’ll also find out how to ensure your internal workplace practices match your external goals and that you are walking the talk!
Learning Objectives:

Discover the importance of having a People strategy
Learn to recognize burnout and other mental health issues
Discuss if your internal workplace practices match your external goals

Target Audience:

Non-profit executives and managers
HR professionals in non-profits
Staff and Board Members at non-profits

Presentation:
Althea Branton (she/her), Director of Corporate Services, Pride at Work Canada
Althea Branton is the Director of Corporate Services at Pride at Work Canada. In this role, Althea leads the People & Culture function. Althea has more than 15 years’ experience in people management. Her experience includes HR systems management for some of the world’s most recognizable brands. Althea has a proven track record in servant leadership, day-to-day tactical responsibilities and corporate development. When she’s not actively dismantling kyriarchy, Althea loves to write, design skincare products and eat all sorts of chocolate.

Accessibility:

Spoken language: English
Automatic translation: English to French
Close captioning provided: English and French
Format: Virtual (Zoom in webinar mode)
Engagement type: participants invited to engage via chat (no audio or video)
Please register below additional accessibility requests. Any questions may be sent to quinn.blue@prideatwork.ca.

Registration for this event has closed.
This event is exclusive for employees of our Proud Partners and Community Partners. If you would like to register after the deadline, please send an email to events@prideatwork.ca.

Webinar: Pride in Practice (with UpHouse) [partner-only - EN]
2024-11-06 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Toronto) | ON
Wednesday, November 6, 2024, from 12 PM to 1 PM EST – this event is exclusive for employees of our Proud Partners and Community Partners.
Live Captioning will be provided by 3 Play Media Canada.
More than ever, people are looking to connect with brands. Consumers are no longer content to settle for a product or service based on location or price-point, they are looking to align their spending dollars with brands that align with their values. What does that mean for your organization and Pride marketing initiatives?
UpHouse, a CGLCC certified marketing and public relations agency, commissioned a third-party Queer-owned-and-operated research company, Mat Meir Consulting, to gather insights from the 2SLGBTQ+ community across Canada and the USA.
The research results aim to help brands better connect and support their Queer audiences in ways that are authentic and meaningful through systemic change, both internally and externally. Join us as we take a deep dive into what people want and are expecting from brands’ Pride marketing this year and moving forward.
Learning objectives:

Understand consumer expectations and the evolving landscape of Pride marketing
Explore research insights on how brands can authentically connect with 2SLGBTQIA+ audiences
Learn strategies for creating meaningful, value-driven marketing initiatives that foster systemic change

Target audience:

Marketing and PR professionals
Brand managers and strategists
DEI advocates and business leaders

Presentation:
Alex Varricchio (he/him), Co-Owner, UpHouse Inc.
While leading UpHouse’s impressive growth year over year, Alex Varricchio has helped develop and maintain UpHouse’s culture of limitless creativity and ideas, and cultivated a safe space for testing and launching creative projects to learn from. Noticing a trend in businesses moving agency work in-house, Alex, and business partner Kiirsten, created a collaborative agency model based on filling in the gaps—not replacing in-house talent or duplicating efforts. Alex has been nominated for EY’s Entrepreneur of the Year award and winning Canada’s 2SLGBTQI+ Chamber of Commerce’s National Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award.

Recorded appearances from:

Celia Sandhya Daniels, Founder & CEO, Rebekon Consulting LLC (she/they)
Calvin Campos, Owner, Calvin Campos Media (they/them)
Thomas “TJ” Chernick, Partnership Engagement Director, IGLTA (he/him)

Accessibility:

Spoken language: English
Automatic translation: English to French
Close captioning provided: English and French
Format: Virtual (Zoom in webinar mode)
Engagement type: participants invited to engage via chat (no audio or video)
Please register below additional accessibility requests. Any questions may be sent to events@prideatwork.ca.

Registration for this event has closed.
This event is exclusive for employees of our Proud Partners and Community Partners. If you would like to register after the deadline, please send an email to events@prideatwork.ca.

Matrices: Trans, Non-Binary & Agender Digital Connect [EN]
2024-11-19 12:00 - 13:30 (America/Toronto) | ON
Tuesday, November 19, 2024, from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM EST – this is a free online networking event for trans, non-binary and agender people.

Pride at Work Canada is proud to present Matrices: Trans, Non-Binary & Agender Digital Connect, a free online networking event for trans, non-binary, and agender professionals and jobseekers! We will bring trans, non-binary, and agender professionals from across Canada.
In this session, we will explore a peer networking style of learning, where attendees will dive into meaningful discussions, share experiences, and offer mutual support. Participants will engage in multiple breakout sessions, while forging valuable connections with other professionals and job seekers. Following these individual interactions, we will come together as a group to reflect on the insights gained and close the event with a collaborative wrap-up.
Help us make Matrices a safer event! All attendees will be provided with a set of community guidelines for this event that they will be expected to read and abide by. Pride at Work Canada staff will be present in the main room at all times and volunteer facilitators will be rotating within some of the 1-1 speed networking rounds. Creating a welcoming space is a communal effort, we look forward to building a braver space based in communicating with compassion.
Captioning: At this event, there will be live captioning in English, and automated French captioning only available upon request two weeks previous to the event.
Why is this event taking place?
While many events and networks are inclusive of trans, non-binary and agender people there are questions and discussions unique to these community members and their experiences. Pride at Work Canada seeks to create space for professional and job-seeking trans, non-binary and agender people to find support from and make connections with one another. We hope to be responsive to the needs and suggestions expressed by our attendees as this feedback helps to shape future events.
Who should attend?
The purpose of this event is to provide space for folks who identify as trans, non-binary and agender. There is no desire to monitor anyone’s gender or create barriers to entry. If you come to this event you will be welcome. While the support of people who identify as allies to trans people and communities is always appreciated please remember that the best support sometimes comes in the form of leaving space for people to connect around their shared identities and lived experiences.
Who can answer my questions about the event?
Please direct questions about this event to Templeton Sawyer (he/him), Leaderships Program Coordinator at templeton.sawyer@prideatwork.ca. You may also contact events@prideatwork.ca with questions about any Pride at Work Canada events and activities.
Accessibility

Captioning provided by 3 Play Media Canada
If you have any accessibility requests please email events@prideatwork.ca with requests by Tuesday, November 5, 2024

Limited number of participants in this free online networking event for trans, non-binary and agender people.
Registration for this event has closed.

Roundtable: Best Practices for Board Members as Employers [Community Partner only - EN]
2024-11-27 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Toronto) | ON
Wednesday, November 27, 2024, from 12 PM to 1 PM EST – this event is exclusive for employees and board members of our Community Partners.
Live Captioning will be provided by 3 Play Media Canada.
While non-profit board members take diverse and essential roles towards their organizations, one important one is as an employer. How can you ensure that you are engaging in hiring and employment practices as inclusive employers, from your volunteer role? Do you know what kind of board you are, and how that might impact your role as an employer? What strategies can you use to engage in good governance and ensure a positive workplace culture? Answering these questions and more this roundtable discussion will bring to the fore board best practices in employment.
Learning Objectives:

Develop an understanding of the role of an employer
Explore your roles and responsibilities as board members
Learn strategies to support more inclusive and effective workplaces from a board perspective

Target Audience:

Non-profit board members
Non-profit executives and managers
HR professionals in non-profits

Presentation:
Templeton Sawyer (he/him), Leadership Programs Coordinator, Pride at Work Canada
Templeton Sawyer was an Employment Support Practitioner with Teamwork Cooperative, the host of Tweet the Leader in You podcast, and co-facilitator of the CEI and Teamwork’s Youth-Focused Community of Practice in Halifax Nova Scotia. He brings a great deal of lived experience to the table and is a passionate Youth Advocate who seeks to help youth in both Nova Scotia, Ontario and the Bahamas believe in themselves and increase their self-confidence through leadership and skill development programs. When Templeton thinks about the word inclusion, he has a passion to place action into including everyone. Templeton continues his inclusion advocacies through a Youth Focused Community of Practice which he Co-Author, this space provides service providers to grow and develop new strategies to serve youth and people in general.

Accessibility:

Spoken language: English
Automatic translation: English to French
Close captioning provided: English and French
Format: Virtual (Zoom in webinar mode)
Engagement type: participants invited to engage via chat (no audio or video)
Please register below additional accessibility requests. Any questions may be sent to quinn.blue@prideatwork.ca.

Registration for this event has closed.
This event is exclusive for employees and board members of our Community Partners. If you would like to register after the deadline, please send an email to events@prideatwork.ca.

THRIVE 2025: Information Session
2025-01-15 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Toronto) | ON
Wednesday, January 15, 2025, from 6 PM to 7 PM ET – this event is free and open to anyone who would like to register.
Live Captioning will be provided by 3 Play Media Canada.
Join us for an exclusive Information Session about THRIVE, a transformative ten-week virtual program designed to empower and develop the next generation of Two-Spirit, queer, and trans people managers. If you’re ready to step into leadership roles with confidence and pride, this session is for you!
About THRIVE:
THRIVE is more than just a program—it’s a community and a journey. Over ten weeks, participants will receive the tools, insights, and support to unlock their leadership potential. You will gain exclusive access to Two-Spirit, queer, and trans leaders in top Canadian businesses and engage in deep peer-to-peer discussions.
What to Expect:

Live Zoom Sessions: Participate in dynamic, engaging sessions led by industry leaders and experts.
Collaborative Group Study: Learn alongside peers, exchange ideas, and grow together.
Self-Directed Work: Empower your personal leadership development with self-paced learning.

THRIVE will help you enhance your skills, build your network, and take your career to the next level as an out leader.
Accessibility:

Spoken language: English
Automatic translation: English to French
Close captioning provided: English and French
Format: Virtual (Zoom in webinar mode)
Engagement type: participants invited to engage via chat (no audio or video)
Please register below additional accessibility requests. Any questions may be sent to templeton.sawyer@prideatwork.ca.

Registration for this event has closed.
Questions about THRIVE 2025 can be directed to Templeton Sawyer (he/him), Leadership Programs Coordinator, at templeton.sawyer@prideatwork.ca.

Webinar: Politicizing 2SLGBTQIA+ identities in Western Canada [Partners Only - FR]
2025-01-22 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Toronto) | ON
Wednesday, January 22, 2025, from 12 PM to 1 PM ET – this event is exclusive for employees of our Proud Partners and Community Partners.
Live Captioning will be provided by 3 Play Media Canada.
At a time when trans and queer identities are being increasingly targeted by polarizing policies in Alberta and Saskatchewan, it is crucial for workplaces to understand the impact of this politicization on 2SLGBTQIA+ people, and on the FrancoQueer community in particular. This webinar, presented by Pride at Work Canada in collaboration with the Comité FrancoQueer de l’Ouest, will outline the challenges faced by 2SLGBTQIA+ people in the workplace and explore practical ways to effectively support them in the face of rising intolerance and polarizing discourse.
Learning Objectives:

Understand the impact of the politicization of 2SLGBTQIA+ identities: Gain an in-depth understanding of recent policies in Alberta and Saskatchewan and their effect on the safety and well-being of trans and queer employees.
Support resilience and inclusion: Identify inclusion strategies for employers and teams to create a safe, respectful and supportive work environment for trans and queer people.
Foster safe environments: Discover best practices to strengthen the resilience and safety of 2SLGBTQIA+ employees in the workplace, including mental health and community support resources.
Raise awareness and engage stakeholders: Educate and engage teams on the importance of inclusivity in a tense political context, to enable everyone to be an effective ally in the workplace.

Target Audience:

DEI and HR professionals and managers in Alberta, Saskatchewan and elsewhere
Members and allies of employee resource groups supporting 2SLGBTQIA+ and francoqueer communities
Organizations committed to diversity and inclusion, particularly for linguistically and gender-diverse populations

Presentation:
Rose-Eva Forgues-Jenkins (she/her), Project Coordinator at Comité FrancoQueer de l’Ouest
Rose-Eva Forgues-Jenkins is a queer woman who grew up in the French-speaking community of Edmonton, in Treaty 6 territory. She studied at the University of Alberta, where she completed her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Film Studies. She has worked in radio, youth education and community research. Rose-Eva was named a ‘Top 30 Under 30’ by the Alberta Council for Global Cooperation in 2020. She has worked as Program Manager for the Comité FrancoQueer de l’Ouest since 2021. She has been on the Board of Directors of the Pride Centre of Edmonton since 2019.

Accessibility:

Spoken language: French
Automatic translation: French to English
Close captioning provided: English and French
Format: Virtual (Zoom in webinar mode)
Engagement type: participants invited to engage via chat (no audio or video)
Please register below additional accessibility requests. Any questions may be sent to events@prideatwork.ca.

Registration for this event has closed.
This event is exclusive for employees of our Proud Partners and Community Partners. If you would like to register after the deadline, please send an email to events@prideatwork.ca.

Webinar: Closing the Gaps: Advancing Financial Equity for 2SLGBTQIA+ Employees [Partners Only - EN]
2025-01-29 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Toronto) | ON
Wednesday, January 29, 2025, from 12 PM to 1 PM ET – this event is exclusive for employees of our Proud Partners and Community Partners.
Live Captioning will be provided by 3 Play Media Canada.
Financial equity is critical for creating truly inclusive workplaces. While strides have been made toward achieving legal equality for 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, economic disparities persist. This webinar will explore the wealth and benefits gaps that continue to affect 2SLGBTQIA+ employees and outline actionable steps organizations can take to foster financial security. From considerations 2SLGBTQIA+ employees have for their pension plans and retirement strategies to inclusive benefits that address unique community needs, this session will provide HR professionals, benefits coordinators, and decision-makers with tools to ensure financial equity. Attendees will also learn how financial institutions and businesses can adapt their products and services to meet the needs of diverse workforces.
Learning Objectives:

Identify how inequality shows up for your 2SLGBTQIA+ employees
Examine the considerations 2SLGBTQIA+ employees have for their wealth and health benefits
Implement tools to make your organization’s wealth and health benefits more equitable for all employees

Target Audience:

HR professionals
DEI professionals
ERG leaders

Presentation:
Janet Spreitzer (she/her), Keynote Speaker, Writer, Advocate
A Toronto based money expert, Janet has spent her career working in finance and volunteering to advance LGBTQIA+ inclusion. For over 20 years, Janet has worked on Bay Street for finance and insurance firms, seeing wealth management “from the inside”. Janet is also an avid advocate for LGBTQIA+ inclusion. She’s a founding member of her company’s LGBTQ+ ERG, and served on several volunteer boards serving the Toronto LGBTQIA+ community, including 4 years as chair of board for Start Proud. Her latest venture, Queerly Wealthy, focuses on highlighting the economic inequalities faced by the LGBTQIA+ community, and working towards narrowing the economic gap faced by her community. Janet believes that the best way to create inclusion for any equity seeking group is by leveling the financial playing field. Money gives people options – to DO and BE whatever you can dream of!

Accessibility:

Spoken language: English
Automatic translation: English to French
Close captioning provided: English and French
Format: Virtual (Zoom in webinar mode)
Engagement type: participants invited to engage via chat (no audio or video)
Please register below additional accessibility requests. Any questions may be sent to events@prideatwork.ca.

Registration for this event has closed.
This event is exclusive for employees of our Proud Partners and Community Partners. If you would like to register after the deadline, please send an email to events@prideatwork.ca.

Rendez-Vous: 2SLGBTQIA+ Women x Non-Binary Digital Connect [EN & FR]
2025-02-11 12:00 - 13:30 (America/Toronto) | ON
Tuesday, February 11, 2025, from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM EST – This is a free online networking event for 2SLGBTQIA+ women and non-binary people.

Pride at Work Canada has been bringing 2SLGBTQIA+ women and non-binary* professionals and job seekers together for years. As many 2SLGBTQIA+ women and non-binary people don’t feel safe in many professional networking spaces, Rendez-Vous: 2SLGBTQIA+ Women x Non-Binary Digital Connect creates a unique opportunity for 2SLGBTQIA+ women and non-binary people to make professional connections in a casual and comfortable setting – from anywhere!
*Pride at Work Canada understands that these terms may not resonate with everyone and endeavours to include all those who do not identify as men. This includes trans women, cis women, non-binary folks, agender folks, and more. We also host Matrices: Trans, Non-Binary & Agender Digital Connect to those who would prefer a trans, non-binary, and agender specific space.
During the session, we will embrace a peer networking approach to learning, where attendees will engage in open discussions, exchange experiences, and provide mutual support. Participants will take part in multiple breakout sessions, while building meaningful connections with other professionals and job seekers. We’ll then reconvene as a group to share reflections and conclude the event with a collaborative discussion.
Bilingualism: At this event, there will be a Francophone breakout room, and automated French captioning will be available.
Help us make Rendez-Vous a safer event! All attendees will be provided with a set of community guidelines prior to the event that they will be expected to read and honour. Discussion facilitators will be present in our breakout rooms, and there will be a BIPOC-specific breakout room, as well as a non-binary specific breakout room, for folks who wish to join that space.
Who should attend?
The purpose of this event is to provide space for folks who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+ women or non-binary. There is no desire to monitor anyone’s gender or create barriers to entry. If you come to this event you will be welcome. While the support of people who identify as allies to 2SLGBTQIA+ women and non-binary people and communities is always appreciated, please remember that the best support sometimes comes in the form of leaving space for people to connect around their shared identities and lived experiences.
Who can answer my questions about the event?
Please direct questions about this event to Templeton Sawyer (he/him), Leaderships Program Coordinator at templeton.sawyer@prideatwork.ca. You may also contact events@prideatwork.ca with questions about registrations and any Pride at Work Canada events and activities.
Accessibility:

Captioning will be provided by 3 Play Media Canada
English to French automated captioning
If you have any accessibility requests please email events@prideatwork.ca with requests by Tuesday, January 28, 2025

Limited number of participants in this free online networking event for 2SLGBTQIA+ women and non-binary people.
Registration for this event has closed.

Winter Pride / Fierté des neiges 2025
2025-02-18 17:00 - 20:30 (America/Toronto) | ON
Wednesday, February 18, 2025, from 4:00 PM to 8:30 PM EST – This in-person event is open to the public and requires a ticket to attend.
Presented by Pride at Work Canada

Winter Pride returns on February 18, 2025, to Montreal for an evening of learning and networking with other 2SLGBTQIA + professionals and allies promoting workplace inclusion.
Host Partner

RBC – Royal Bank of Canada
1 Place Ville Marie, Montréal, Québec
When
February 18, 2025

4:00 PM to 5:00 PM – Leadership in Challenging Times (Bilingual Session)
5:30 PM to 8:30 PM – Networking Reception

Drinks and appetizers are included.
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Winter Pride: Leadership in Challenging Times (Bilingual Session)
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm / Boardroom – 41st Floor
Presented by:

Join Pride at Work Canada for a compelling Winter Pride event focused on the vital role of 2SLGBTQIA+ leaders in a world where rights and representation face increasing challenges. Featuring Jade Pichette (they/them), Director of Programs at Pride at Work Canada, and members of Pride at Work Canada’s Board of Directors, this event will spotlight stories of resilience, strategies for advocacy, and actionable insights to empower leaders to navigate and thrive in difficult circumstances. Together, we will explore how inclusive leadership can foster change and solidarity in the face of adversity.
Speakers
Jade Pichette is an inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility (IDEA!) professional based in Tkarón:to/Toronto. Currently, Jade serves as the Director of Programs at Pride at Work Canada where in 2024 they made history as the first trans person to open the Toronto Stock Exchange and notably presented to the Senate of Canada on the importance of 2SLGBTQIA+ leadership.
Erin Roach is the Director, Diversity and Inclusion at Ubisoft where she leads the equity, diversity and inclusion strategy for its Canadian studios. She has taken a leadership role on national knowledge sharing networks such as the Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub and the Future Skills research network. Her work focuses on multi-level system approaches to D&I, innovation and entrepreneurship, intersectionality and impact measurement.
Katia Aubin is an expert in reputation management and brand influence. She has developed captivating, engaging, and inclusive communication strategies for organizations such as Sid Lee, RDS, Ubisoft, and Rogers throughout her career. Her campaigns have made an impact in Quebec, Canada, and have been featured in international publications like The Wall Street Journal, The Atlantic, and The Verge.
Tickets*

$80 + taxes (Proud Partners and Community Partners)
$120 + taxes (Non-Partners)

*The session includes access to the following networking reception hosted by Tranna Wintour.
Networking Reception
5:30 pm – 8:30 pm / Quad – Main Floor

An evening of learning and networking, Winter Pride returns on February 18, continuing the annual tradition of bringing the Pride at Work Canada network to Montreal to celebrate the inclusion of 2SLGBTQIA + people in the workplace during the winter season. The evening will be hosted by comedian, singer, writer and producer Tranna Wintour, who returns to hosting for a second year after a notable participation in The Traitors Canada. The event will be held in person at the RBC QUAD in downtown Montreal.
Tickets**

$20 + taxes (Proud Partners and Community Partners)
$40 + taxes (Non-Partners)

**This contribution helps support Pride at Work’s mission and activities, and better guarantees the attendance of our registrants. If you are a member of our Community Partners network and would like to participate at a more accessible cost, please contact us.

Tickets for Winter Pride and the learning session are available on Eventbrite.

Webinar: Pink Shirts, Performativity and Progress [Partners Only - EN]
2025-02-26 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Toronto) | ON
Wednesday February 26, 2025 from 12 PM to 1 PM ET – this event is exclusive for employees of our Proud Partners and Community Partners.
Pink Shirt Day held the last day of February has become a regular observance for schools and workplaces. This often includes photos on social media with big smiles and a generalized message about bullying. As we look at observances often they lose their initial impact and become more about image than impact.
During this session run by Pride at Work Canada’s Director of Programs Jade Pichette, there will be a discussion about how observances can be utilized to make real change. We will look at how we can work in allyship with 2SLGBTQIA+ communities and build workplaces that celebrate belonging by utilizing observances.
Learning Objectives:

How major observances for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community originated
What is performative actions, and how can they be avoided
How to utilize observances in a way to promote allyship

Target Audience:

All employees
DEI professionals
HR professionals

Presenter:
Jade Pichette (they/them), Director of Programs, Pride at Work Canada
Jade Pichette (they/them) is an inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility (IDEA!) professional based in Tkarón:to/Toronto. Currently, Jade serves as the Director of Programs at Pride at Work Canada, where they work with over 250 large employers across Canada around gender expression, gender identity, and sexual orientation inclusion. Previously, Jade served as the Volunteer and Community Outreach Coordinator at the ArQuives, the Education Programs Coordinator at Kind Space, and an independent inclusion consultant. They were one of the authors of Transitioning Employers: A survey of policies and practices for trans inclusive workplaces and are the cohost of the Uncovering Belonging Podcast. In their spare time they can be found geeking out over queer, trans, and Norse histories, disability justice, interfaith advocacy, firekeeping, and spending time with their chosen family.

Accessibility:

Spoken language: English
Automatic translation: English to French
Closed captioning provided: English and French
Format: Virtual (Zoom in webinar mode)
Engagement type: participants invited to engage via chat (no audio or video)
Please register below additional accessibility requests. Any questions may be sent to events@prideatwork.ca.

Registration for this event has closed.
This event is exclusive for employees of our Proud Partners and Community Partners. If you would like to register after the deadline, please send an email to events@prideatwork.ca.

Pride at Work Canada: Federal Funding Announcement
2025-03-05 11:00 - 13:00 (America/Edmonton) | Calgary Petroleum Club, 319 5 Avenue SW, Calgary, Alberta, T2P0L5, Canada
Join us for a groundbreaking moment in Canada’s energy sector!
Pride at Work Canada, in partnership with Pride in Business, invites you to a special networking lunch at the Calgary Petroleum Club on March 5, 2025.
At this exclusive event, we’ll unveil a historic federal investment in 2SLGBTQIA+ workplace inclusion in Canada’s energy sector. This is your chance to:
✓ Hear from industry leaders: Featuring Colin Druhan (Pride at Work Canada) & Gregory John (Four Peaks Business Development Ltd.).
✓ Expand your network: Connect with professionals from across the energy sector.
✓ Celebrate a major milestone: Learn how this investment will transform workplaces for 2SLGBTQIA+ workers.

Date: Wednesday, March 5, 2025
Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM MT
Location: Calgary Petroleum Club, 319 5 Ave SW, Calgary, AB

This project has been funded by Women and Gender Equality Canada.

THRIVE 2025 - Virtual Leadership Program
2025-03-11 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-03-18 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-03-25 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-04-01 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-04-08 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-04-15 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-04-22 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-04-29 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Toronto) | ON
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
THRIVE is a ten-week virtual program that will develop the next generation of Two-Spirit, queer and trans people managers. Participants will get exclusive access to queer and trans leaders working at the highest levels of Canadian business and engage in important peer-to-peer discussions. Through live Zoom sessions, collaborative group study, and self-directed work our fifth THRIVE cohort will collectively unlock their potential as out leaders.
HOW TO PARTICIPATE
The fifth cohort of THRIVE will support a positive learning environment and peer-to-peer learning. The process by which those interested in participating will open on Thursday, December 5, 2024. The deadline for applications will be Wednesday, February 12, 2025. Those selected for the fifth THRIVE cohort will pay a participation fee, due upon acceptance:

Fee for employees of Pride at Work Canada’s Proud Partners & Community Partners: $1,500 (plus applicable taxes)
Fee for employees of other organizations: $2,000 (plus applicable taxes)

Applicants who are self-employed, employed by a nonprofit or by a registered charity may indicate their interest in being considered for a scholarship to THRIVE. Those accepted as scholarship participants will be charged no fee for participation.
Visit our THRIVE 2025 page for further details.

Webinar: Developing Diversified Funding Sources [Community Partner Only - EN]
2025-03-13 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Toronto) | ON
Thursday, March 13, 2025, from 12 PM to 1 PM EDT – this event is exclusive for employees and board members of our Community Partners.
Live Captioning will be provided by 3 Play Media Canada.
As non-profits, making money is not our goal – but we need money to provide services and work towards our missions, so let’s talk about it! With many different funding models, which one is the right fit for your organization? How can you diversify your funding sources to become more resilient to changes in funding and revenue? Are there funding opportunities you haven’t explored yet? Join a panel of experts to learn from different organizational strategies.
Learning Objectives:

Learn about different funding models and opportunities
Discuss strategies for diversifying your revenue
Develop an understanding of how diverse funding models might apply to your organization

Target Audience:

Non-profit staff in fundraising and development roles
Non-profit executives and managers
Non-profit board members

Presentation:
Quinn Blue (he/him, they/them), Program & Engagement Coordinator, Pride at Work Canada
Quinn Blue is a professional in 2SLGBTQIA+ education and programming. Quinn spent over a decade working in the student movement, having held equity and inclusion-focused roles at the University of Ottawa and at Algonquin College. His formal education is in Women and Gender Studies and in Teaching Adult Learners. They’ve volunteered extensively with the Ten Oaks Project, which taught them about the incredible value of community building. Quinn is passionate about change-making and learning.

Brittan Hudson (they/them), Director of Programs, The Enchanté Network
Brittan is an Afro and Indo-Caribbean community developer with over 10 years of experience in program design, content creation and community-based facilitation. Currently, Brittan lives on the traditional territories of the Anishinabewaki, Haudenosaunee, Wendake-Nionwentsïo, and Mississauga peoples.
They are passionate about creating equitable environments for BIPOC, 2SLGBTQI+ and people living with disabilities. Their work is grounded by the experiences and knowledge shared by Black people across the diaspora, especially on topics such as Queer liberation, and Indigenous spiritualities. Throughout the years, Brittan has worked within various sectors focusing on disability justice, faith formation, decolonization and reconciliation.
When they are not working, Brittan enjoys exploring the outdoors, playing basketball and cultivating Queer joy.

Tristan Smyth (they/them), Managing Director, Propel Impact
A recognized nonbinary advocate working at the intersection of social impact, entrepreneurship, and venture capital, Tristan is the Managing Director of Propel Impact, supporting the nonprofit’s consulting and impact investing programming. During previous leadership roles, Tristan advised on or directed over $2 billion CAD in economic development activity and, in recognition of their work, was named by Future of Good as one of Canada’s top 21 Young Impact Leaders in 2019 and Forty Under 40 by the Ottawa Business Journal in 2023.
Outside of Propel, they lead a graduate seminar on responsible and impact investing for Carleton University’s School of Public Policy and Administration. Beyond work, Tristan is an advisor to Boann Social Impact and the Common Approach to Impact Measurement, as well as several impact-focused startups. Additionally, they serve on the boards of directors for Giyak Mishkawzid Shkagmikwe Corporation (GMS), Living Wage Canada, and Canadian Coalition for Community Investment.
Tristan holds an undergraduate degree from Mount Royal University and graduate degrees from the University of Toronto, Queen’s University, and Cornell University. Originally from the Prairies, they live in Quebec with their spouse, dog, and inordinate number of houseplants.

Accessibility:

Spoken language: English
Automatic translation: English to French
Close captioning provided: English and French
Format: Virtual (Zoom in webinar mode)
Engagement type: participants invited to engage via chat (no audio or video)
Please register below additional accessibility requests. Any questions may be sent to quinn.blue@prideatwork.ca.

Registration for this event has closed.
This event is exclusive for employees and board members of our Community Partners. If you would like to register after the deadline, please send an email to events@prideatwork.ca.

Webinar: Rebuilding Trust: Lessons from Canadian Blood Services for Workplace Inclusion [FR]
2025-03-19 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Toronto) | ON
Wednesday, March 19, 2025, from 12 PM to 1 PM ET – This webinar will take place in English on March 26.
This session will focus on the ongoing efforts by Canadian Blood Services to rebuild and strengthen trust with 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. With the historic apology and updates to blood and plasma donor eligibility criteria, this webinar will highlight how Canadian Blood Services is addressing its past while looking forward. The event will explore the internal and external changes implemented to ensure inclusivity and equity, particularly for 2SLGBTQIA+ employees and donors. Participants will hear from key figures involved in this transformation, including Canadian Blood Services representatives and community leaders. A one-page infographic will also be shared as a resource for participants to use and share widely.
This program was made possible by the generosity of Canadian Blood Services financial donors.

Learning Objectives:

Understand the updated blood and plasma donor eligibility criteria at Canadian Blood Services and their impact on 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.
Learn about the organizational changes implemented to foster greater inclusion internally at Canadian Blood Services.
Explore how trust can be rebuilt within marginalized communities through policy changes and community engagement.
Gain insights into how other organizations can apply similar strategies to build trust and foster inclusive workplaces.

Target Audience:

2SLGBTQIA+ employees at Pride at Work Canada’s partner organizations
HR & DEI professionals
Leaders committed to staying informed about key developments affecting 2SLGBTQIA+ employees in Canada and fostering inclusive workplace practices.

Speakers:

Steph Kelly (she/her) , Canadian Blood Services
Stephanie Kelly (she/her) has dedicated her career to community development and stakeholder engagement. In her 25 years at Canadian Blood Services, she has led key initiatives to ensure that the voices of those affected by policy and program decisions are heard and reflected in meaningful outcomes. Stephanie is an active member of the Awareness of Visible and Invisible Disabilities (AVID) Employee Resource Group (ERG) and a longtime professional practitioner of the International Association for Public Participation (IAP2), adhering to its standards and principles.

Ken Monteith (he/him), Executive Director, COCQ-SIDA
Ken Monteith is the Executive Director of COCQ-SIDA (la Coalition des organismes communautaires québécois de lutte contre le sida). Trained as a lawyer, he worked in the community youth sector and in the HIV/AIDS sector. He participates actively in research, especially projects concerning the quality of life of people living with HIV and prevention for men who have sex with men. He holds degrees in Industrial Relations, Common and Civil Law from McGill University and was a member of the Québec Bar from 1991 to 2001, when he resigned to devote himself more fully to his community work on HIV/AIDS. Ken Monteith was diagnosed with advanced HIV infection in 1997.

Accessibility:

Spoken language: French
Automatic translation: French to English
Closed captioning provided: French to English
Format: Virtual (Zoom in webinar mode)
Engagement type: participants invited to engage via chat (no audio or video)
Please register below additional accessibility requests. Any questions may be sent to events@prideatwork.ca.

Registration for this event has closed.

Matrices: Trans, Non-Binary & Agender Digital Connect [EN]
2025-03-25 12:00 - 13:30 (America/Toronto) | ON
Tuesday, March 25, 2025, from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM EDT – this is a free online networking event for trans, non-binary and agender people.

Pride at Work Canada is proud to present Matrices: Trans, Non-Binary & Agender Digital Connect, a free online networking event for trans, non-binary, and agender professionals and jobseekers! We will bring trans, non-binary, and agender professionals from across Canada.
In this session, we will explore a peer networking style of learning, where attendees will dive into meaningful discussions, share experiences, and offer mutual support. Participants will engage in multiple breakout sessions, while forging valuable connections with other professionals and job seekers. Following these individual interactions, we will come together as a group to reflect on the insights gained and close the event with a collaborative wrap-up.
Help us make Matrices a safer event! All attendees will be provided with a set of community guidelines for this event that they will be expected to read and abide by. Pride at Work Canada staff will be present in the main room at all times and volunteer facilitators will be rotating within some of the 1-1 speed networking rounds. Creating a welcoming space is a communal effort, we look forward to building a braver space based in communicating with compassion.
Captioning: At this event, there will be live captioning in English, and automated French captioning only available upon request two weeks previous to the event.
Why is this event taking place?
While many events and networks are inclusive of trans, non-binary and agender people there are questions and discussions unique to these community members and their experiences. Pride at Work Canada seeks to create space for professional and job-seeking trans, non-binary and agender people to find support from and make connections with one another. We hope to be responsive to the needs and suggestions expressed by our attendees as this feedback helps to shape future events.
Who should attend?
The purpose of this event is to provide space for folks who identify as trans, non-binary and agender. There is no desire to monitor anyone’s gender or create barriers to entry. If you come to this event you will be welcome. While the support of people who identify as allies to trans people and communities is always appreciated please remember that the best support sometimes comes in the form of leaving space for people to connect around their shared identities and lived experiences.
Who can answer my questions about the event?
Please direct questions about this event to Templeton Sawyer (he/him), Leaderships Program Coordinator at templeton.sawyer@prideatwork.ca. You may also contact events@prideatwork.ca with questions about any Pride at Work Canada events and activities.
Accessibility

Captioning provided by 3 Play Media Canada
If you have any accessibility requests please email events@prideatwork.ca with requests by Tuesday, November 5, 2024

Limited number of participants in this free online networking event for trans, non-binary and agender people.
Registration for this event has closed.

Webinar: Rebuilding Trust: Lessons from Canadian Blood Services for Workplace Inclusion [EN]
2025-03-26 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Toronto) | ON
Wednesday, March 26 from 12 PM to 1 PM ET – Ce webinaire aura lieu en français le 19 mars.
This session will focus on the ongoing efforts by Canadian Blood Services to rebuild and strengthen trust with 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. With the historic apology and updates to blood and plasma donor eligibility criteria, this webinar will highlight how Canadian Blood Services is addressing its past while looking forward. The event will explore the internal and external changes implemented to ensure inclusivity and equity, particularly for 2SLGBTQIA+ employees and donors. Participants will hear from key figures involved in this transformation, including Canadian Blood Services representatives and community leaders. A one-page infographic will also be shared as a resource for participants to use and share widely.
This program was made possible by the generosity of Canadian Blood Services financial donors.

Learning Objectives:

Understand the updated blood and plasma donor eligibility criteria at Canadian Blood Services and their impact on 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.
Learn about the organizational changes implemented to foster greater inclusion internally at Canadian Blood Services.
Explore how trust can be rebuilt within marginalized communities through policy changes and community engagement.
Gain insights into how other organizations can apply similar strategies to build trust and foster inclusive workplaces.

Target Audience:

2SLGBTQIA+ employees at Pride at Work Canada’s partner organizations
HR & DEI professionals
Leaders committed to staying informed about key developments affecting 2SLGBTQIA+ employees in Canada and fostering inclusive workplace practices.

About the speaker:

Terrie Foster (she/they), manager of stakeholder engagement, Canadian Blood Services
Terrie (she/they) is registered nurse and longtime Canadian Blood Services employee. They currently work in stakeholder engagement, where they engage with diverse communities who are interested in the work Canadian Blood Services does. They are a member of CBS’s 2SLGBTQIA+ advisory committee, a member of Pride at Work Canada, and the co-chair of CBS’s 2SLGBTQIA+ ERG. Terrie is also a grateful blood recipient and has felt firsthand the impact that donation can make.

Francesco MacAllister-Caruso (he/they), Communications Officer, Community-Based Research Centre (CBRC)
Francesco MacAllister-Caruso (he/they) is a policy analyst and communications professional based on unceded Algonquin Anishinaabeg territory (Ottawa, ON). Since 2020, they have worked in the Community-Based Research Centre’s communications department, crafting compelling promotional products that support the organization’s research and advocacy on queer and trans health.
Francesco is also a doctoral candidate in political science at Concordia University in Tiohtià:ke (Montréal, QC). Their research explores 2S/LGBTQIA+ political representation, citizenship and policy problems in Canada. Passionate about bridging the gap between academia and public discourse, Francesco’s work is dedicated to making research and policy discussions more accessible and impactful.
In their free time, Francesco enjoys playing video games, cooking, baking bread, and gardening.

Accessibility:

Spoken language: English
Automatic translation: English to French
Closed captioning provided: English and French
Format: Virtual (Zoom in webinar mode)
Engagement type: participants invited to engage via chat (no audio or video)
Please register below additional accessibility requests. Any questions may be sent to events@prideatwork.ca.

Registration for this event has closed.

Webinar: Legal Best Practices for Addressing Workplace Harassment [Partners Only - EN]
2025-04-02 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Toronto) | ON
Wednesday, April 2, 2025, from 12 PM to 1 PM EDT – this event is exclusive for employees of our Proud Partners and Community Partners.
In today’s evolving workplace, ensuring that everyone feels welcome and supported requires more than good intentions—it demands a solid foundation of policies, resources, and structured education for both staff and management. This webinar will explore the key measures organizations need to implement to drive inclusivity and respect for individual circumstances, with a focus on confidentiality and privacy.
Legal expert and guest speaker, Stephanie Young, will guide participants through the intersection of human rights principles, occupational health and safety obligations, and relevant case laws. Additionally, the session will cover strategies to prevent and address harassment in the workplace, ensuring compliance with legal standards while promoting a safe and supportive environment for all employees.
Join us to gain valuable insights into building a workplace that upholds dignity, safety, and inclusivity through practical legal frameworks and best practices.
Learning objectives:

Understand legal foundations of inclusion and gain insights into human rights principles, case law, and occupational health and safety obligations, particularly as they relate to sexual harassment, discrimination in the workplace
Learn how to create policies that respect employee confidentiality while ensuring inclusivity, allowing employees to feel safe and supported
Equip leaders with the knowledge to manage incidents such as harassment or discrimination, ensuring they are handled with legal and organizational accountability while protecting affected employees

Target audience:

HR professionals,
DEI leads,
senior executives,
legal and compliance officers,
Employee Resource Group (ERG) leaders,
health and safety officers, and
legal counsel.

Presenter

Stephanie Young (she/her), Partner, Borden Lander Gervais:
Stephanie practices labour and employment and human rights law. She advises public and private sector employers on a variety of employment and labour relations matters, including employment standards, policy development and revision, contracts, health and safety, accommodations and discrimination, severance packages and terminations, collective agreements, workplace harassment investigations and discipline. Stephanie represents employers in employment and labour-related litigation, including wrongful and constructive dismissals, employment class actions, human rights applications and grievance arbitrations.
In addition to her employment practice, Stephanie advises and represents health sector clients and other service providers in human rights cases pertaining to patient care or customer service. She is also experienced in accessibility legislation and accessibility compliance audits.
Stephanie has appeared as employer counsel before the Superior Court of Justice, the Divisional Court, the Ontario Court of Appeal, the Ontario Human Rights Tribunal, the Ontario Labour Relations Board and labour arbitrators.

Accessibility:

Spoken language: English
Automatic translation: English to French
Closed captioning provided: English and French
Format: Virtual (Zoom in webinar mode)
Engagement type: participants invited to engage via chat (no audio or video)
Please register below additional accessibility requests. Any questions may be sent to events@prideatwork.ca

Registration for this event has closed.
This event is exclusive for employees of our Proud Partners and Community Partners. If you would like to register after the deadline, please send an email to events@prideatwork.ca.

Webinar: Vote Rainbow Equality: Engaging in the Federal Election [EN]
2025-04-16 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Toronto) | ON
Wednesday, April 16, 2025, from 12 PM to 1 PM EDT
With a federal election underway, join us to explore how you can show up and vote for issues impacting queer and trans people. This session will equip attendees with strategies to protect and uphold queer and trans human rights, and push back against the targeting of queer and trans human rights.
Fae Johnstone of the Society of Queer Momentum, will share the creative, engaging, and non-partisan election campaigns “Drag the Vote” and “Vote Rainbow Equality”. Learn how you and your communities and workplaces can get out to vote for the issues that matter.
Learning objectives:

Understand the Drag the Vote and Vote Rainbow Equality Campaigns
Explore how queer and trans issues are being targeted
Learn practical actions to protect and uphold queer and trans human rights

Target audience:

Queer and trans people
Allies dedicated to upholding human rights

Presenter

Fae Johnstone (she/her), Executive Director, Society of Queer Momentum
Fae Johnstone has dedicated her life to advancing equality, freedom and rights for queer and trans people. With over a decade of advocacy under her belt, she is a force to be reckoned with and one of Canada’s most prominent queer human rights advocates.
As Executive Director and Co-Founder of the Society of Queer Momentum, Fae is on a mission to mobilize advocates and allies towards a more free, equal and socially just future. Within her advocacy, she travels across Canada supporting queer advocates and allies on the ground, gracing conference stages and building bridges with allies and sibling movements in every province and territory.
Fae has received numerous awards and accolades for her work, including serving as Grand Marshal of the Ottawa Capital Pride Parade in 2023 and National Grand Marshal of Saskatoon Pride in 2024. She was also on a chocolate bar.

Registration for this event has closed.
Accessibility:

Spoken language: English
Automatic translation: English to French
Closed captioning provided: English and French
Format: Virtual (Zoom in webinar mode)
Engagement type: participants invited to engage via chat (no audio or video)
Please register below additional accessibility requests. Any questions may be sent to events@prideatwork.ca
