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By Ellen Truong I’ve often thought that there weren’t enough hours in a day to accomplish everything that I planned to do. Throw in a global pandemic, and life as we previously knew it was…

Ascend Canada is pleased to welcome new silver sponsor Bell Canada, whose generous support will help us continue creating programming and initiatives to develop and advance Pan-Asian talent across Canada.Bell Canada is committed to building a…

  Since the onset of the pandemic, hate crimes and racist attacks targeted at Asians have surged across North America. In our latest episode, Janice Liu, SVP & GM, Magnet, reflects on how the Asian…

To wrap up #NVW2021, Ascend Canada’s VP of Volunteer Engagement, Margarita de Guzman, describes why Ascend provides individuals the opportunity to make things happen. If you’re interested in volunteering with us, please check our website…

One of our board members, Victor Tung, shares his experience with Ascend. Victor was introduced to Ascend through another volunteer. In this video, he shares what attracted him most to Ascend: people’s energy, commitment, and…

After 1 year with Ascend, G shares his experience with us. From new friendships to going out of his comfort zone, G explains the value he has found volunteering with Ascend. #AscendCanada #VolunteersBringChange #NVW2021

Maisie has volunteered with Ascend for over 7 years. In this video Maisie explains how being involved with Ascend helped her become a strong leader, she also discusses the many benefits she finds with the…

Celebrating achievements of a rising star, a mentor, an innovator, and an exceptional Ascend Canada volunteer  Ascend Canada congratulates recipients of the Ascend Canada Leadership Awards, an annual celebration to honour individuals who exemplify personal…

The things we read, watch and listen can deeply influence the way we think and the decisions we make. As part of our International Women’s Day spotlight, we asked some dynamic women to share their…

Erin Latimer, a Canadian Paralympian, recently held an Ascend Café Office Hour where she shared her journey in the sports and corporate world. The following are her five rules to live by, in her own…