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May 5, 2021Articles

Take 5: Managing your energy and time in the world of remote work

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…

March 31, 2021Articles

Read, watch and listen: What changed the way I thought about my career

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…

March 31, 2021Articles

Take 5: The value of being you

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…

February 22, 2021Articles

Black History Month: The Importance of Being an Ally

As we celebrate Black History Month and the contributions of Black Canadians, Ascend Canada members share the importance of being an ally. Not just this month, but throughout the year. “Understanding and celebrating Black history…

December 28, 2020Articles

Adapting to Change: The Crucial Role of Food Banks in Supporting Minority Communities

With the holidays in full swing, everyone is getting into the spirit of giving. Amid the ongoing pandemic, many non-profit and charitable organizations such as Canada’s food banks are facing a challenging time within their communities. An…

December 17, 2020Articles

Ascend Asks: Bert Floyd, Senior Manager, Assistive Technologies, TD

In this month’s Ascend Asks, Bert Floyd, Senior Manager, Assistive Technologies, TD, shares his insights on the future of assistive technologies and its impact on building inclusive workplaces. By Carolyn Ayson Senior Manager, Enterprise Project…

November 4, 2020Articles

Ascend Asks: Dr. Bruce Choy, Managing Director, PwC Canada and Governor, George Brown College

Introducing Ascend Asks – our new series featuring a variety of senior leaders on their career journey, industry insights and how they advocate diversity and inclusion every day. Bruce Choy has worked in most corners of…

October 7, 2020Articles

Ascend Canada Conference 2020 from the Lens of a New Canadian

By Gunjan Kafil On the historic day that Prime Minister Trudeau announced border closure with the US, my husband and I dashed off from Texas to Toronto covering 2,300 km of straight drive in just…

October 7, 2020Articles

Allyship between the Asian and Black Community

By Tazrian Alam When my two worlds collide! As a member of Ascend Canada and the Canadian Association of Urban Financial Professionals (CAUFP), it was especially meaningful to see these two organizations shine a light…

October 6, 2020Articles

How listening to the community helped a footwear company grow and give back during the pandemic

Vessi Footwear’s rising success over the last two years could simply be attributed to one thing — their willingness to listen. From two resounding Kickstarter campaign responses in 2018 — raising $1.25 million and $1.4 million…

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