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2018 Federal Budget moves dial forward on gender equality and talent; Still requires cohesion and scale
National ICT industry association welcomes measures in Budget 2018 to ensure Canada’s digital economy is cyber secure, modern and capitalizes on strengths; Still requires cohesion and scale OTTAWA, ON (February 27, 2018) – Proposals to support Canada’s Information and Communications Technology …
Tech Companies Are Well Positioned To Advance Gender Equality
Huffington Post Blog by Andrea Stairs, Managing Director, eBay Canada Earlier this year I moderated a Women in Leadership panel discussion for the Information Technology Association of Canada (ITAC) and Women in Communications and Technology (WCT) speaker series, with a …
Ontario Securities Commission Mandates Better Gender Representation for TSX-companies
The Ontario Securities Commission has released new rules which will require most TSX-listed companies to set targets for women’s board and executive committee representation. The move will require non-venture issuers to provide annual disclosure regarding the following items in their …
Magazine Focuses On Gender Diversity In ICT Security
This month, SC Magazine, Haymarket Media’s publication for ICT security professionals, examines the topic of gender diversity in the security sector. One feature, written by James Hale, focuses on the need for mentors, coaches and a more adaptive school system …
Pressing For Gender Diversity
By Karna Gupta, President & CEO, ITAC In our continuing drive to encourage companies in the ICT sector to attract and retain more talented women, ITAC recently hosted the ‘Women in Leadership Diversity’ event at Microsoft in Mississauga with more …
ITAC Launches Gender Diversity of Boards of Directors of Canadian ICT Companies Study
Important Update: Thanks to all who participated in the teleconference call regarding the Study For those that were not able to participate in the call , please click here to hear it. Further reading: OSC seeks input on proposal regarding …
TECHNATION Celebrates International Women’s Day: Upcoming Events and Activities
International Women’s Day (March 8 – #EachforEqual) is just around the corner and to help celebrate, TECHNATION and some of its partners are pleased to highlight a few initiatives designed specifically to increase diversity and inclusion in the Canadian tech …
Women In Leadership Presents: A Conversation with Nanci MacLean
Nanci MacLean, Vice-President, Bell Media Studios, and President, Pinewood Toronto Studios in conversation with The Social co-host Cynthia Loyst on career building and leadership As Vice-President Bell Media Studios and President, Pinewood Toronto Studios, Nanci MacLean is responsible for all aspects of …
ITAC Cyber Security Forum – ISED Cyber Standards Outreach
ISED Cyber Standards Outreach Workshop with ITAC Members and Stakeholders Wednesday May 15th, 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm Doug Blakey, President & Founder, Watsec Cyber Risk Management Josie Brocca, Director, Cyber Certification, Tech & Talent, Department of Innovation, Science and …
Where are the Women in the Alberta Tech Industry?
OTTAWA, ON (May 1, 2018) – Women in Communications and Technology (WCT) and the Information Technology Association of Canada (ITAC) are collaborating with CGI and Microsoft to identify strategies to further the advancement of women in digital industries such as technology, telecom, broadcasting …