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August 12, 2022
Podcast
Ep. 15 : Empowering the world with fair and equal opportunity
Diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) is a significant focus for companies around the world and talent acquisition plays a big role in helping achieve DE&I. In this month’s podcast episode, Jahanzaib Ansari, Co-Founder and CEO,…
August 8, 2022
Articles
Ascend Asks: Subi Subramani, Senior Consultant, Finance & Performance, Deloitte
Ascend Canada sat down with Subi Subramani, Senior Consultant, Finance & Performance, Deloitte, to discuss her journey as a queer Pan-Asian individual in Calgary, the challenges she has faced, and the opportunities for stronger representation…
July 17, 2022
Podcast
Ep 14: Ascend Together for Trans Inclusion
“Using the right pronouns is not about being nice, it’s about keeping people alive,” says @Dani Gomez-Ortega in our latest podcast episode. Dani, who is transgender and uses the pronouns she/her, talks to us about her…
July 3, 2022
Articles
Spotlight: ‘Survivor’ winner Erika Casupanan’s asks us to dream unapologetically
Erika Casupanan is the first Canadian and first female in seven seasons to win Survivor, the popular reality show. Born in the Philippines, she immigrated with her family to Canada and grew up in Niagara…
June 26, 2022
CIO forum
Level the mentorship playing field to support diverse talent
By Brendon Buckler The Ascend CIO (Chief Inclusion Officer) Forum, recently gathered Canada’s top executives, alongside special guest Dave Wilkin, Co-Founder and CEO of Ten Thousand Coffees (10KC), for a lively discussion on the importance…
May 9, 2022
Announcements
Six community champions to receive Ascend Canada Leadership Awards
TORONTO, [May 9, 2022] Ascend Canada congratulates recipients of the Ascend Canada Leadership Awards, which honours individuals who exemplify personal and professional dedication, and who have contributed value to the community. The recipients will be…
April 1, 2022
CIO forum
Leading with Empathy is a Superpower
By Zainish Hussain The Ascend CIO (Chief Inclusion Officer) Forum, a group of Diversity & Inclusion leaders, recently gathered to discuss the ongoing critical importance of care and concern to bond colleagues as workplaces begin…
March 30, 2022
CIO forum
Take 5: Using data for a meaningful approach to Diversity, Equity and Inclusivity
Creating a diverse, inclusive and equitable organization or business is essential for attracting talent and ensuring a vibrant and innovative work culture, yet collecting employee identity data is an often underappreciated step in creating a…
March 30, 2022
Articles
Celebrating 10 years: Advancing towards a diverse and inclusive Canada
By Manjit Singh 2022 is a special year for Ascend Canada; it’s our tenth anniversary. It’s amazing to see what we have accomplished over the past decade. Ascend Canada has grown to over 4,000 members…
March 30, 2022
Articles
Take 5: What I learned from Malala on International Women’s Day
By Janita Hung A few weeks ago, I had the incredible opportunity to listen to Malala Yousafzai at an International Women’s Day event. Malala is a passionate activist for female education and also the world’s…
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