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We were honoured to ring the bell at the TMX Market Close on June 6, 2023 ! WCM President and CEO, Lara Zink, joined Eliza Casinather, Head of Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) and WCM’s 2023 Champions of Change sponsor representatives as part of our celebrations around the advancement of equity, diversity […]

Pride Month is a time to celebrate the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, honour its history, remember its protests, and promote inclusivity and acceptance. In the Canadian financial sector, this month holds particular significance as organizations strive to be impactful allies, promote inclusivity, and advance equity. In this blog post, we will explore the importance of allyship, address the concept of performative allyship, and discuss actionable items for meaningful support.

We’re excited to add Vlaad & Company to the list of leader organizations that have signed WCM’s Parental Leave Pledge. The Pledge invites organizations in finance to commit to increasing fathers’ and non-birth parents’ use of leave upon the birth or adoption of children. Research shows that inclusive leave policies and practices are key in moving towards greater equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Women in Capital Markets (WCM), a national not-for-profit organization that creates solutions to accelerate gender diversity in the Canadian financial services industry, held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on May 24, 2023. As part of the formal proceedings, WCM announced the slate of National Board of Directors for the 2023-2024 term, including the reappointment of six members of its Board of Directors...

Nearly two dozen financial institutions, including several advisory firms, have signed Women in Capital Markets’ parental leave pledge.

La déstigmatisation à l'égard des congés parentaux pour les pères et les parents non naturels ainsi que l'égalité des responsabilités en matière de garde d'enfants sont des conditions préalables nécessaires à l'équité en milieu de travail.

Destigmatizing parental leaves for fathers and non-birth parents and equalizing childcare responsibilities are necessary prerequisites for equity in the workplace

For any professional, it’s tough to climb the corporate ladder. And for women who get sidetracked from their careers, the ascent is even tougher.

International Women’s Day is upon us, and with it, recognition of both how far we’ve come and of the work that remains. This year’s theme is “Embracing Equity” —highly relevant as many organizations continue their drive towards diversity, equity, and inclusion. It’s encouraging that this March, so many organizations have adopted – and continue to adopt – measures that have the direct aim of reducing inequities and improving women’s inclusion.