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SUMMARY:Advocating for Equity: Modernizing the Employment Equity Act [In French]
DESCRIPTION:March 3 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 PM EDT – this event is exclusive for employees of our Proud Partners and Community Partners. This webinar will also take place in English on February 24.  \nEmployment equity has been a priority for 2SLGBTQIA+ communities in Canada for over 50 years. Despite this long term advocacy\, 2SLGBTQIA+ workers remain excluded from the Employment Equity Act’s protections\, leaving them underrepresented in data and equity initiatives\, and facing persistent barriers such as wage gaps\, precarious work\, and higher unemployment. \nIn September 2025\, 2SLGBTQIA+ organizations gathered for coordinated advocacy on Parliament Hill\, meeting with parliamentarians from across the political spectrum\, sharing a clear and united message: equity in employment is not optional—and the time to act is now.\nIt’s time for the Employment Equity Act to explicitly include 2SLGBTQIA+ and Black communities as designated groups\, and to include stronger intersectional\, transparent\, and accountable mechanisms that reflect today’s workplace realities. \nJoin us to learn about our proposed updates to the Act\, our advocacy work\, and how you can get involved! \nLearning objectives:\n\nUnderstand the gaps in the Employment Equity Act\nLearn about recommendations for the modernization of the Act\nExplore advocacy efforts and strategies\n\nTarget audience:\n\n2SLGBTQIA+ employees at Pride at Work Canada’s partner organizations\nEmployee Resource Group (ERG) leaders\nHR & DEI Professionals\n\nPanelists\n[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″] \n\nBilan Arte (she/her)\nNational Representative\, Human Rights Department\nCanadian Labour Congress \n[/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″] \nBilan Arte is an award-winning activist and organizer with over fifteen years of experience in campaigns\, leadership\, and movement building. She holds a master’s degree in public administration from the University of Ottawa\, and she is the National Representative for Human Rights at the Canadian Labour Congress. \nBilan is a Black\, Muslim feminist who lives and works in the unceded and never-surrendered traditional territories of the Algonquin and Anishinaabe peoples. \nIn all aspects of her work\, Bilan is fueled by her passion for social justice and equity. \n[/vc_column][/vc_row] \n[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″] \n\nAlex Arseneau (he/him)\nAlter Acadie NB \n[/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″] \nAlex Arseneau est directeur général d’Alter Acadie NB\, le seul organisme de défense des droits 2SLGBTQIA+ francophone à l’est du Québec. Depuis son lancement en 2023\, Alter Acadie NB s’est imposé comme un pilier du militantisme franco-queer au pays\, notamment par son travail de plaidoyer et de revendication\, ancré dans les réalités rurales\, face à la montée de l’extrême droite et à l’intensification des attaques contre les droits queer. \n[/vc_column][/vc_row] \nFacilitator\n[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″] \nCynthia Eysseric (she/her)\nConsulting Coordinator \n[/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″] \nCynthia is a dedicated professional working at the intersection of feminism\, LGBTQ+ rights\, and sexuality education. She holds a bachelor’s degree in sexology from the Université du Québec à Montréal and a certificate in entrepreneurship and SME management from Université Laval\, bringing a strategic and inclusive approach to her work. Her commitment to LGBTQ+ communities has led her to collaborate with several organizations\, including the Réseau des lesbiennes du Québec (RLQ) and Club Sexu\, where she serves as Vice President on the Board. She is also part of the team at Fierté au travail Canada\, a national organization advocating for LGBTQ+ workplace inclusion. Passionate about organizational inclusion\, Cynthia began a graduate microprogram in equity\, diversity\, and inclusion in the workplace at Université Laval in 2024. Her work aims to strengthen intersectionality within the spaces she engages in\, reinforcing her commitment to creating more just and representative environments. \n[/vc_column][/vc_row] \nAccessibility\n\nSpoken language: French – This webinar will also take place in English on February 24.\nAutomatic translation: French to English\nClosed captioning provided: English and French\nFormat: Virtual (Zoom in webinar mode)\nEngagement type: participants invited to engage via chat (no audio or video)\n\nPlease register below additional accessibility requests. Any questions may be sent to events@prideatwork.ca \nRegistration for this event has closed.
URL:https://prideatwork.ca/event/webinar-20260303/
CATEGORIES:Leadership,Partner-only event,Webinar
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SUMMARY:Quebec Ambassador Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, March 18\, 2025 | 12:00pm – 1:00pm ET \nThe Ambassador Program operates as a series of regional groups made up of representatives from our Proud Partner network who share best practices and strategies for creating 2SLGBTQIA+ affirming work environments. \nTo learn more about the program and join\, visit prideatwork.ca/programs/ambassador-program/
URL:https://prideatwork.ca/event/ambassador-20260318/
CATEGORIES:Leadership,Networking
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