Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Ambassador Program - Spurring Women Empowerment and Economic Contribution
Agreement Number:
NA20439
Agreement Value:
$999,000.00
Agreement Date:
Apr 12, 2021 - Mar 31, 2024
Description:
This 36-month project will establish an ambassador program comprised of key champions from the information and communications technology (ICT) industry across Canada to help guide private and public organizations in the design and implementation of business plans and best practices within the digital economy. The project will create a network of business leaders who will act as ambassadors to other organizations to help them build their capacity to leverage the leadership advantages of women and promote gender equality in management. This project will leverage the talents of women in various sectors (telehealth, e-commerce, FinTech and advanced manufacturing) and position Canada on the global stage post-pandemic, with Covid-19 highlighting the importance f a digital economy. Research will be conducted to measure the success of the program. Best practices will be identified and a toolkit will be developed. Events will be organized to promote the program and mobilize partners. ICTC will work with partners in each of the four provinces (Ontario, Nova Scotia, Alberta and Quebec), including associations, universities and employers in the community, to promote the advancement of women in leadership in the digital economy.
Organization:
Women and Gender Equality Canada
Expected Results:
Women and stakeholders have access to supports to address issues relating to equality between women and men.
Location:
Ottawa, Ontario, CA K2P 0C2
Reference Number:
001-2021-2022-Q1-00017
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Recipient's Legal Name:
Information and Communications Technology Council (ICTC) of Canada Inc.
Program:
Women's Program
Program Purpose:
The purpose of the Women’s Program is to advance equality for women in Canada by working to address or remove systemic barriers impeding women’s progress and advancement. The WP supports the Government of Canada’s goal of advancing gender equality in Canada. It is consistent with Government of Canada priorities related to economic prosperity, and supports Canada’s international commitments related to gender equality.