New $3 million federal program aims to reduce barriers to entry in key sectors
Workplace Opportunities: Removing Barriers to Equity is a grants and contributions program that provides $3 million per fiscal year to projects… more »
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Government of Canada supports enhanced programming for Black entrepreneurs
The Government of Canada has announced an investment of $2.4 million to expand and enhance the Black Entrepreneurship Alliance (BEA)… more »
New Resource: A Way Forward – Procurement
The Ontario Chamber of Commerce has released Part III of A Way Forward: Ontario’s Path Towards Economic Reconciliation, Equity and… more »
Strengthening Indigenous procurement essential to reconciliation, says new report
Strengthening Indigenous participation in both public and private procurement is essential to accelerating reconciliation, according to a new report from… more »
Renewed Brock, Bridges Niagara partnership supports local newcomers
For many newcomers, arriving in Niagara marks the start of a new chapter filled with hope but also hurdles that… more »
7 ways to harness the health and safety potential of your multi-generational workforce
Multi-generational workplaces are now the norm in Ontario. And that’s good news, says WSPS Consultant Tova Larsen. “Tapping into the… more »
More than 200 S&P 500 companies scrubbed ‘diversity’ and ‘equity’ from annual reports in 2025
More than 200 S&P 500 companies scrubbed words such as “diversity” and “equity” from their annual reports in 2025, according… more »
First Nations to launch legal challenge against Ontario, federal fast-track infrastructure bills
Nine First Nations in Ontario are asking a court for an injunction that would prevent the federal and provincial governments… more »
Ontario webinar to focus on aiding women in public roles navigating harassmen
A virtual webinar to be held July 21st will focus on the shared experiences and perspectives of women in politics… more »