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,…
Ascend Asks: Subi Subramani, Senior Consultant, Finance & Performance, Deloitte

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…

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…
Spotlight: ‘Survivor’ winner Erika Casupanan’s asks us to dream unapologetically

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…
Level the mentorship playing field to support diverse talent

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…
Six community champions to receive Ascend Canada Leadership Awards

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…
Leading with Empathy is a Superpower

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…
Take 5: Using data for a meaningful approach to Diversity, Equity and Inclusivity

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…
Celebrating 10 years: Advancing towards a diverse and inclusive Canada

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…
Take 5: What I learned from Malala on International Women’s Day

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…