Elevating women in the finance sector
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Our goal is to inspire meaningful action to drive change in the finance sector through awareness and education.

Read on for updates on our advocacy initiatives and media coverage. You can also check out our Research and Reports section for in-depth research and leading data on the economic imperative of gender parity and related topics.

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News releases Tue 27 Jan. Powering Progress for Women in the Finance Sector - Scorecard 2026
VersaFi’s Powering Progress Scorecard Reveals Where Canada’s Finance Sector Is Delivering—and Falling Short—for Women Report highlights progress, persistent challenges and actionable recommendations Toronto, January 27, 2026 – VersaFi (formerly Women in Capital Markets), Canada’s largest network of women in finance, today released its inaugural Powering Progress Scorecard, the most comprehensive benchmarking to date of women’s […]
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Industry news and Information Wed 08 Jul. From Participants to Power-Holders: VersaFi Initiates a Study on Women in Finance’s Risk-Taking Roles
July 8, 2026 – Toronto, ON: As Canada’s largest network of women, allies, and leading finance sector organizations dedicated to advancing women in finance, VersaFi has initiated a study on the factors that influence how women pursue, navigate and advance careers in principal risk-taking roles. Despite talent and ambition, women remain significantly underrepresented in power-holding […]
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Blog Wed 25 Aug.
How companies can get their pay equity act together
On Aug. 31, Canada’s new Pay Equity Act will come into effect. Here's what that means.
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VersaFi in the news Thu 17 Jun.
Dads, don’t skimp on paternity leave – your kids, women, and a more equitable workforce, are counting on you
Over the last few months, you’d be hard pressed to read the news without seeing a story about the caregiving crisis or the “she-cession” that the pandemic has created in Canada. Acknowledging these crises is important, but more important is what can be done to address them. There’s no easy answer, but here’s a great […]
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VersaFi in the news Sun 23 May.
Equity, diversity and inclusion strategies that actually work
Many approaches to addressing gender parity in the work force have focused on getting more women into the talent pipeline, especially in senior or leadership roles where women are often missing.
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Leadership Thu 20 May.
Updates from the 2021 WCM Annual General Meeting
Women in Capital Markets (WCM) held its Annual General Meeting and announces the following updates.
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Blog Tue 04 May.
5 Reasons Canada Should Have a National Child Care Program
Affordable, accessible and high-quality child care is necessary and long-overdue infrastructure to achieve gender equality and equity.
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VersaFi in the news Tue 20 Apr.
Making diversity a priority
A feature with CEO & President, Lara Zink on how WCM will increase support to marginalized groups.
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VersaFi in the news Mon 12 Apr.
Why Women in Capital Markets Matters
How WCM is changing the system for bankers and our overall economy.
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Industry news and Information Wed 07 Apr.
WCM continues expansion across Canada with new Prairies chapter
Women in Capital Markets (WCM) is launching a new chapter based in Regina, Saskatchewan.
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Leadership Thu 21 Jan.
WCM Announces New President and CEO, Lara Zink
The Board of Directors of Women in Capital Markets (WCM) is pleased to announce the appointment of Lara Zink as WCM’s new President and CEO
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