Thought Leadership

CanWCC Policy Position Paper on Parental Leave Benefits Author: Deirdre Cleveland | Research Analyst, Canadian Women’s Chamber of Commerce Action on parental leave is imperative to gender equality and to the economy in Canada. Parental leave in Canada is currently ... read more.

April 14, 2025 [Toronto, Canada]  – The Canadian Women’s Chamber of Commerce (CanWCC) is proud to announce the launch of the CanWCC Health Benefits Plan in partnership with longtime collaborator Ken Doody. Together with his business associate, Emanuela Messina, they ... read more.

Like many non-profits, CanWCC relies heavily on project grants to sustain our work. Although we have a strategic plan to reduce our dependence on grants, the pandemic set us back by at least two years. Now, with our current funding ... read more.

 – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – March 17, 2025 [TORONTO, CANADA] – The Innovators & Entrepreneurs Foundation (IEF) is excited to announce its official relaunch, unveiling dynamic new initiatives designed to support Canadian entrepreneurs.  At the heart of IEF’s relaunch is ... read more.

– FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Toronto, Canada – March 14, 2025– The Canadian Women’s Chamber of Commerce (CanWCC) is proud to announce Flip the Script: Beyond the Pitch, a groundbreaking event marking the culmination of its Flip the Script program. ... read more.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE [TORONTO, ON.  February 4, 2025]  –  The Canadian Women’s Chamber of Commerce (CanWCC) is excited to announce its newly appointed Advisory Board members, a dynamic group of thought leaders, innovators, and industry experts who will play a ... read more.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE [TORONTO, ON.  January 30, 2025] – The Canadian Women’s Chamber of Commerce (CanWCC) is pleased to announce the appointment of several new members to its Board of Directors, marking the beginning of an expanded governing body that ... read more.

At CanWCC, we are committed to Indigenous Reconciliation. We recognize that we all play a crucial role in the path toward real Truth and Reconciliation in Canada. We sincerely want to take active steps towards reconciliation and Indigenous inclusion in ... read more.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE [TORONTO, ON.  September 9, 2024] – The Canadian Women’s Chamber of Commerce (CanWCC) proudly announces its acquisition of the Innovators & Entrepreneurs Foundation (IEF), effective July 2024. This strategic move marks a significant milestone in CanWCC’s commitment ... read more.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE [TORONTO, CANADA.  July 26, 2024] – The Canadian Women’s Chamber of Commerce (CanWCC) is proud to announce the development and adoption of new feminist bylaws. This marks a significant leap forward in the organization’s commitment and accountability ... read more.