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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260318T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260318T130000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260414T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260414T143000
DTSTAMP:20260609T202853
CREATED:20260112T205103Z
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SUMMARY:Empowering 2SLGBTQIA+ Workers in Energy: From the Office to the Field [In French]
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, April 14 2026 1PM to 2:30PM ET – This webinar is taking place in English on March 17. \nCanada’s energy sector is evolving\, but for 2SLGBTQIA+ workers\, jobsites remain high-risk environments where harassment\, hypermasculinity\, and isolation are still seen as just part of the job. Based on the recent report “Empowering 2SLGBTQIA+ Workers in Energy\,” published by Pride at Work Canada\, this webinar offers concrete actions employers\, unions\, and community partners can take. \nOver 90 minutes\, we’ll begin with a brief presentation of key findings from the national qualitative study involving 2SLGBTQIA+ workers\, business and people leaders\, and community organizers. We’ll then move to a facilitated panel featuring experts\, industry leaders\, and community organizations\, demonstrating how these findings can be put into practice\, followed by an open Q&A. \nTogether\, we’ll examine how homophobia and transphobia manifest on job sites\, how office-focused DEI efforts often fail to reach field-based workers\, and what is needed to rewire systems so that psychological and physical safety are seen as inseparable. We’ll also showcase promising practices: simple communication strategies\, inclusive infrastructure\, accountability mechanisms\, and the roles of ERGs\, mentorship\, and leadership in fostering lasting change. \nFormat\n90-minute webinar: \n\n15 min – presentation of key research findings\n45 min – panel discussion (3 speakers)\n30 min – audience Q&A / group discussion\n\nKey learning outcomes\nBy the end of this webinar\, participants will be able to: \n\nRecognize common ways homophobia and transphobia appear in energy workplaces\, and how these behaviours impact inclusion\, safety\, and retention.\nIdentify gaps between office-centric DEI initiatives and field-based work\, and understand why closing these gaps is essential to genuine workplace inclusion.\nApply the guide’s recommendations for practical actions to advance 2SLGBTQIA+ safety and inclusion.\n\nPanelists\n[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″] \n \n\nJennifer Petrela (she/her)\nExecutive Director\, Mentorat Québec \n[/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″] \nJennifer Petrela (she/her) is the executive director of Mentorat Québec and an expert in inclusive mentoring. Jennifer publishes articles\, hosts events\, and speaks publicly in French and English about the theory and practice of mentoring in different settings and sectors. She speaks regularly on the intersection of mentorship and equity\, diversity and inclusion and has launched national and international partnerships to make inclusive mentoring more accessible to members of equity-deserving groups. A proud ally\, in 2004 Jennifer advised Canada’s Queer Chamber of Commerce on Out For Business\, the Chamber’s mentorship program for entrepreneurs. In 2003\, she co-directed a study on women in STEM in Québec and collaborated on a book presenting the study’s recommendations. Jennifer volunteers regularly as a mentor and is herself a mentee in perpetual evolution. \n[/vc_column][/vc_row] \n[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″] \n \n\nPasquale Lo Mascolo (he/him)\nEquity\, Diversity\, and Inclusion Advisor\, Hydro-Québec \n[/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″] \nPasquale Lo Mascolo is an Equity\, Diversity\, and Inclusion Advisor at Hydro-Québec. In this role\, he helps design and implement organizational strategies aimed at strengthening equity\, representation\, and a sense of belonging within the organization. He draws on a diverse professional background in communications\, marketing\, and internal engagement\, expertise that allows him to address EDI issues with a keen understanding of levers of influence\, stakeholder engagement\, and cultural transformation. Pasquale has been actively involved in advocating for the rights of LGBTQ+ communities for several years\, notably as co-chair of the Conseil québécois LGBT and as a member of the communications and marketing committee for Pride at Work Canada. Guided by an intersectional approach and a deep sense of social justice\, he works to build inclusive\, humane\, and bold workplaces where every person can feel recognized\, respected\, and valued. \n[/vc_column][/vc_row] \nFacilitator\n[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″] \n\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] \nAccesibility:\n\nSpoken language: French – This webinar is taking place in English on March 17.\nAutomatic translation: French to English\nClosed captioning provided: French and English\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-20260414/
CATEGORIES:Leadership,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260422T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260422T160000
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SUMMARY:Ontario Ambassador Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, April 22\, 2026 | 3:00pm – 4:00pm 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 https://prideatwork.ca/programs/ambassador-program/
URL:https://prideatwork.ca/event/ambassador-20260422/
CATEGORIES:Leadership,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260506T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260506T160000
DTSTAMP:20260609T202853
CREATED:20260220T232914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T232914Z
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SUMMARY:Calgary Ambassador Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, May 6\, 2025 | 3:00pm – 4:00pm MT | 5:00pm – 6:00pm 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 https://prideatwork.ca/programs/ambassador-program/
URL:https://prideatwork.ca/event/ambassador-20260506/
CATEGORIES:Leadership,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260616T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260616T150000
DTSTAMP:20260609T202854
CREATED:20260402T174128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T191426Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual ProPride 2026
DESCRIPTION:June 16\, 2026 | 1:00PM – 3:00 PM ET \nVirtual ProPride: Building Queer Futures is a two-hour interactive gathering that brings together Two-Spirit\, Queer\, and Trans leaders\, alongside committed allies\, to explore how we build workplaces and communities where 2SLGBTQIA+ people can thrive\, lead\, and shape the future. \nThrough a dynamic blend of thought leadership and peer-to-peer dialogue\, this virtual experience centers joy\, resilience\, accountability\, and systems change. Participants will engage in meaningful conversations about leadership\, wellbeing\, allyship\, and collective impact \, leaving with practical tools\, renewed energy\, and stronger connections across sectors and regions. \nWhether you are a 2SLGBTQIA+ leader or an ally committed to advancing equity\, Virtual ProPride offers a space to reflect\, connect\, and move from intention to lasting impact. \nAgenda\n\n1:00PM – 2:30 PM Panel\n2:30PM – 3:00 PM Virtual Networking\n\nLearning Goals:\n\nExamine the role of leadership\, allyship\, and community in advancing equitable workplaces where 2SLGBTQIA+ people can thrive and lead.\nIdentify practical approaches for supporting wellbeing\, accountability\, and inclusion within workplace and community settings.\nStrengthen cross-sector connections and collaborative strategies that contribute to long-term systems change for 2SLGBTQIA+ inclusion.\n\nSpeakers:\n[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″] \nDebbie Owusu-Akyeeah \n[/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″] \nDebbie is the former Co-Director of Policy and Advocacy at Action Canada for Sexual Health and Rights. Before joining Action Canada\, she was the Executive Director of The Canadian Centre for Gender & Sexual Diversity (CCGSD) and has been instrumental in advancing the rights of 2SLGBTQ+ youth and communities. \nShe has spoken at Parliamentary and Senate standing committees and has appeared in numerous media outlets. She has held several advocacy and policy-oriented positions in government and non-profit organizations\, including Oxfam Canada and Global Affairs Canada. \nDebbie is an accomplished community educator\, feminist activist\, and social justice advocate driven by the mission of creating a more inclusive\, equitable\, and safe world. She has continued to dedicate her time to local progressive organizing\, including\, most recently\, as a commissioner for the Ottawa People’s Commission on the Convoy Occupation. \n[/vc_column][/vc_row] \n[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″] \n \nKate Wood \n[/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″] \nKate (she/her) is a proudly AuDHD trans woman working at Info-Tech Research Group in the London\, Ontario office on Treaty 6 lands. She holds the position of AVP Research Development\, sits on the corporate DEI Committee\, co-leads the Pride ERG\, and is a strong advocate for neurodivergent and 2SLGBTQIA+ inclusion. An active member of London’s trans* community\, Kate has done volunteer work for the local PFLAG branch and has spoken at Transgender Day of Remembrance. Kate holds a master’s degree in cyber security from the University of Essex. \n[/vc_column][/vc_row] \n[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″] \nKathleen Sawdo \n[/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″] \nKathleen Sawdo is an Anishinaabe Kwe from the Bear Clan and a proud member of Lac des Mille Lacs First Nation in Treaty 3 Territory. With over 20 years of experience in human resources and business administration\, Kathleen brings not only deep professional expertise\, but also a strong commitment to Indigenous knowledge systems\, leadership\, and talent development. \nHer relationship with Indigenous Works (formerly AHRC) began in 2009 when she was selected to participate in the National Inclusion Works Recruitment Fair and Leadership Skill Build. Since then\, she has remained connected through roles as a webinar trainer and HR expert for Luminary’s innovation and research projects. Today\, Kathleen continues to support the growth of inclusive\, values-based workplaces through her leadership and mentorship. \nKathleen holds multiple professional designations\, including Tribal Human Resources Professional (THRP)\, Canadian Indigenous Human Resources Professional (CIHRP)\, and is a registered HR Practitioner with the Human Resources Professionals Association (HRPA). Guided by a two-eyed seeing approach\, she weaves together Indigenous and Western perspectives to build workplace cultures grounded in respect\, relationship\, and reciprocity. \nKathleen sees human resources not just as a function—but as the heartbeat of an organization. She invites others to walk alongside her in reimagining human resources as a relational and inclusive space—one where Indigenous voices are amplified\, and Indigenous ways of knowing and being are not only respected but deeply integrated. \nBeyond her professional life\, Kathleen is a beadworker\, artist and designer who values family\, community\, and cultural expression. Whether in the boardroom or around the kitchen table\, she believes inclusion begins with genuine connection—and she welcomes you to walk with her—and with Indigenous Works—on this shared journey of inclusion\, where meaningful partnerships\, cultural understanding\, and Indigenous-led solutions create pathways to shared prosperity and lasting impact \n[/vc_column][/vc_row] \n[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″] \n \nTrina Prince \n[/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″] \nMx Trina Prince (they/them) is a trans\, non-binary\, fat\, disabled\, neurodivergent\, white person\, who currently lives on the shared traditional territories of the kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (Kwikwetlem)\, S’ólh Téméxw (Stó:lō)\, Qayqayt\, and səl̓ilwətaɁɬ təməxʷ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples also known as Coquitlam\, BC\, Canada. Trina is honoured to be the Director of Equity\, Diversity\, and Inclusion at Kwantlen Polytechnic University in the Office of Equity and Inclusive Communities\, the current Board Chair for Mabel League\, Canada’s largest queer and trans softball league\, and the Past Board Chair for Salal Sexual Violence Support Centre. Most importantly\, Trina is a very proud Entie to their 10 niblings. Trina absolutely loves orcas\, dragons\, Star Wars\, LEGO\, Titanic facts\, softball\, dancing\, and escape rooms. Trina loves sharing in laughter and joy with those around them and is excited to share space with others. \n[/vc_column][/vc_row] \nAccessibility:\n\nSpoken language: English\nAutomatic translation: English to French\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 \n\n\n\nFirst Name * \nLast Name * \nEmail Address * \nRepeat your email * \nEmployer/Organization * \nPosition/Title * \nCity - Province * \nAccessibility for this eventN/A\nMobility\nLanguage\nSign Language\nVision Impairment\nOther\n\nAccessibility (others or details)\nWould you like to be added to the Pride at Work Canada distribution list? * Yes\nNo\nAlready on\n\n \n\nProPrides 2026 Series Includes: \n\nWinnipeg ProPride – May 26\, 2026\nVirtual ProPride – June 16\, 2026\nVancouver ProPride – July 14\, 2026\nMontreal ProPride – August 5\, 2026\n[TBC] Ottawa ProPride – September\, 2026\n\nCheck back soon for more details about the speakers\, agenda\, and how to register.
URL:https://prideatwork.ca/event/virtual-propride-2026/
CATEGORIES:Leadership,Networking,ProPride
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260714T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260714T203000
DTSTAMP:20260609T202854
CREATED:20260211T205501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T204216Z
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SUMMARY:Vancouver ProPride 2026
DESCRIPTION:July 14\, 2026 | 4:00PM – 8:30 PM PT \nJoin Pride at Work Canada for an engaging evening of networking and connection\, dedicated to advancing 2SLGBTQIA+ rights and fostering inclusive workplaces. This event brings together professionals\, community members\, and job seekers from diverse industries to share experiences\, exchange ideas\, and build meaningful relationships. \nBuilding Queer Futures is Pride at Work Canada’s 2026 ProPride series\, focused on helping organizations and individuals move from intention to long-term impact. At a time of rapid social\, political\, and workplace change\, this series asks a critical question: what does it take to build workplaces where 2SLGBTQIA+ people can not only belong today\, but shape the future? \nAgenda\n\n4:00PM – 5:00PM Panel: Building Queer Futures Beyond the Binary\n5:30PM – 8:30PM Reception\n\nSponsors\nHost Sponsor\n \nPresenting Sponsor\n \n  \nPanel: Building Queer Futures Beyond the Binary\nBreaking down binaries is essential to building workplaces where everyone can thrive. Held in recognition of Non-Binary People’s Day\, this panel invites participants to imagine queer\, trans\, and non-binary futures in the workplace while exploring practical strategies to help bring them to life. At a time when trans and non-binary rights are increasingly politicized\, employers have an important role to play in upholding human rights and fostering inclusive cultures. Centering trans and non-binary leadership\, joy\, and lived experience\, this conversation will explore how workplace policies\, leadership practices\, and organizational culture can move beyond binary assumptions to support people of all genders and gender expressions. \nLearning Goals:\n\nRecognize the importance of gender diversity and inclusion in creating equitable workplaces\nUnderstand the importance of human rights protections and strategies to uphold them\nIdentify practical strategies to build towards gender inclusive workplaces\n\nAudience:\n\n2SLGBTQIA+ community members\nHR & DEI Professionals\nERG Leaders\nAllies interested in supporting gender diversity and inclusion\n\nPanelists\n[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″] \n \nIyol Martínez (they/them)\nEDI Coordinator\, TransLink \n[/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″] \nIyol Martínez (they\,them) is a non-binary migrant settler originally from tenochtitlan\, currently living in the traditional\, unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm\, Sḵwx̱wú7mesh\, səlilwətaɬ and kʷikʷəƛ̓əm Nations. For the past five years\, they have been working in the field of equity\, diversity\, inclusion and community health leadership. They currently work as the EDI Coordinator in the People & Culture team at TransLink. Iyol holds a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology with a minor in Gender\, Race\, Sexuality and Social Justice from UBC and Sciences Po Paris. They are currently completing their Canadian Human Resources Management Certificate from Simon Fraser University. \n[/vc_column][/vc_row] \n[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″] \n \nAlex Ash (they/them)\nPrograms and Engagement Manager\, QMUNITY \n[/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″] \nAlex Ash (they/them) is a passionate advocate for community\, grassroots movements for change\, building connections\, and the power of learning. They have a background in education\, coaching\, facilitation and non-profit leadership. Alex is actively working to cultivate and support collaborative networks through knowledge sharing and capacity building\, in order to create new systems of care and imagine futures for queer and trans folks. They hold a post graduate teaching certificate and post graduate diploma in Justice Studies and are the former Executive Director of Chroma NB\, a 2SLGBTIQIA+ community organization serving New Brunswick. They are currently the Programs and Engagement Manager at QMUNITY: BC’s Queer\, Trans and 2-Spirit resource Centre. \n[/vc_column][/vc_row] \n  \nRegistration and Pricing\nTickets are now available on Eventbrite\, register today! \nPanel and Reception \n\nMember ticket price (Proud Partners and Community Partners): $100 + taxes\nNon-member ticket price: $150 + taxes\n\nNetworking Reception \n\nMember ticket price (Proud Partners and Community Partners): $20 + taxes\nNon-member ticket price: $40 + taxes\n\nAccessibility:\n\nSpoken language: English\nVenue Accessibility:\nPlease register below additional accessibility requests. Any questions may be sent to events@prideatwork.ca\n\nProPrides 2026 Series Includes: \n\nWinnipeg ProPride – May 26\, 2026\nVirtual ProPride – June 16\, 2026\nVancouver ProPride – July 14\, 2026\nMontreal ProPride – August 5\, 2026\n[TBC] Ottawa ProPride – September\, 2026\n\nCheck back soon for more details about the speakers\, agenda\, and how to register.
URL:https://prideatwork.ca/event/vancouver-propride-2026/
LOCATION:Scotia Tower\, 650 Granville Street\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6B 4N7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Leadership,Networking,ProPride
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SUMMARY:Montreal ProPride 2026
DESCRIPTION:August 5\, 2026 | 4:30PM – 9:30 PM ET \nJoin Pride at Work Canada for an engaging evening of networking and connection\, dedicated to advancing 2SLGBTQIA+ rights and fostering inclusive workplaces. This event brings together professionals\, community members\, and job seekers from diverse industries to share experiences\, exchange ideas\, and build meaningful relationships. \nBuilding Queer Futures is Pride at Work Canada’s 2026 ProPride series\, focused on helping organizations and individuals move from intention to long-term impact. At a time of rapid social\, political\, and workplace change\, this series asks a critical question: what does it take to build workplaces where 2SLGBTQIA+ people can not only belong today\, but shape the future? \nThrough a forward-looking\, systems-level lens\, Building Queer Futures examines how power\, policy\, leadership\, and culture intersect to influence the experiences and outcomes of Two-spirit\, queer and trans people at work. The series of educational sessions will centre on practical strategies for strengthening inclusion across the employee lifecycle\, advancing intersectional equity\, and embedding accountability into organizational decision-making. \nDesigned for leaders\, HR and DEI practitioners\, employee network members\, and anyone creating a space for 2SLGBTQIA+ people in the workplace. Building Queer Futures invites us to think beyond short-term initiatives and commit to building workplaces that are resilient\, equitable\, and shaped by 2SLGBTQIA+ voices\, now and into the future. \nCheck back soon for more details about the speakers\, agenda\, and how to register.
URL:https://prideatwork.ca/event/montreal-propride-2026/
CATEGORIES:Leadership,Networking,ProPride
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