WCM actively engages with the media to bring gender diversity issues to the forefront of the public and corporate dialogues. Through awareness and education, our goal is to inspire meaningful action to drive change and increase women’s representation in our industry, in our economy and in our country’s leadership teams.

Read on for updates on our advocacy initiatives and interesting media coverage. You can also check out our Research and Reports section for in-depth research and leading data on the economic imperative of gender parity and related topics.

Embracing the Remote Work Revolution: Debunking Myths

Embracing the Remote Work Revolution: Debunking Myths

Over the weekend, a US-based columnist for the Globe and Mail shared his thoughts around remote work - calling upon employers to demand back-to-work m...

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WCM Now Accepting Applications for Individual Coaching Program Designed for Senior Women in Finance Seeking Career Advancement

WCM Now Accepting Applications for Individual Coaching Program Designed for Senior Women i...

Women iWCM is a not-for-profit professional equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) leader, is now accepting applications for its popular and impactful ...

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Cision Newswire
WCM announces change in leadership with the resignation of Lara Zink, Mary Vitug appointed Acting President & CEO

WCM announces change in leadership with the resignation of Lara Zink, Mary Vitug appointed...

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Less Talk, More Walk: Empowering Women Requires Bold Actions

Less Talk, More Walk: Empowering Women Requires Bold Actions

Empowering women requires shifting the lens from women to dominant systems, cultural norms, and institutional frameworks. Empowering women in leadersh...

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The Future Economy
Barbie’s Portrayal of the Corporate World Highlights the Pervasive Problem of Performative DEI

Barbie’s Portrayal of the Corporate World Highlights the Pervasive Problem of Performative...

Much has been written about Barbie’s brilliant, brightly-coloured takedown of the patriarchy since it arrived in theaters in late July. Greta Gerwig’s...

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Canadian Business
Nominations Now Open for WCM Leadership Awards; Two New Categories Added

Nominations Now Open for WCM Leadership Awards; Two New Categories Added

Through six awards categories in total, these annual awards recognize individuals (women, men and gender-diverse professionals) and firms that focus o...

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Highlights from our 2023 Champions of Change Gala!

Highlights from our 2023 Champions of Change Gala!

Our thanks to the 700+ people who attended our Gala last Thursday at the Fairmont Royal York to celebrate the accomplishments of 20 incredible Champio...

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WCM annonce le palmarès 2023 des Champions du Changement

WCM annonce le palmarès 2023 des Champions du Changement

WCM (Women in Capital Markets), un organisme national à but non lucratif créé pour favoriser l'équité, la diversité et l'inclusion dans le domaine de ...

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WCM Announces 2023 Champions of Change Award Recipients

WCM Announces 2023 Champions of Change Award Recipients

TORONTO, June 12, 2023 /CNW/ - WCM (Women in Capital Markets), a national not-for-profit created to accelerate equity, diversity and inclusion in fina...

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Cision Newswire
WCM Rings the Bell at the TMX Market Close

WCM Rings the Bell at the TMX Market Close

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Pride Month in the Canadian Financial Sector: Allies, Authenticity, and Actions

Pride Month in the Canadian Financial Sector: Allies, Authenticity, and Actions

Pride Month is a time to celebrate the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, honour its history, remember its protests, and promote inclusivity and acceptance. In the...

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Vlaad & Company is the Latest Firm to Sign WCM’s Parental Leave Pledge, Demonstrating Commitment to Destigmatizing and Equalizing Childcare Responsibilities

Vlaad & Company is the Latest Firm to Sign WCM’s Parental Leave Pledge, Demonstrating Comm...

We’re excited to add Vlaad & Company to the list of leader organizations that have signed WCM’s Parental Leave Pledge. The Pledge invites organization...

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WCM Names its 2023-2024 National Board of Directors

WCM Names its 2023-2024 National Board of Directors

Women in Capital Markets (WCM), a national not-for-profit organization that creates solutions to accelerate gender diversity in the Canadian financial...

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Paid parental leave could bolster advisor retention and client relationships

Paid parental leave could bolster advisor retention and client relationships

Nearly two dozen financial institutions, including several advisory firms, have signed Women in Capital Markets’ parental leave pledge.

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Advisor's Edge
WCM souligne les chefs de file du secteur financier canadien qui sont déterminés à faire progresser les congés parentaux grâce à l'engagement en matière de congé parental

WCM souligne les chefs de file du secteur financier canadien qui sont déterminés à faire p...

La déstigmatisation à l'égard des congés parentaux pour les pères et les parents non naturels ainsi que l'égalité des responsabilités en matière de ga...

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WCM Recognizes Leaders in Canada’s Financial Sector Committed to Advancing Parental Leaves through the Parental Leave Pledge

WCM Recognizes Leaders in Canada’s Financial Sector Committed to Advancing Parental Leaves...

Destigmatizing parental leaves for fathers and non-birth parents and equalizing childcare responsibilities are necessary prerequisites for equity in t...

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Women in Capital Markets revs up Return to Bay Street program

Women in Capital Markets revs up Return to Bay Street program

For any professional, it’s tough to climb the corporate ladder. And for women who get sidetracked from their careers, the ascent is even tougher.

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Wealth Professional
International Women's Day 2023 | How Can We Embrace Equity in the Face of Economic Uncertainty?

International Women's Day 2023 | How Can We Embrace Equity in the Face of Economic Uncerta...

International Women’s Day is upon us, and with it, recognition of both how far we’ve come and of the work that remains. This year’s theme is “Embracin...

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Highlights from WCM's 2023 Executive Leaders Award Opening Reception

Highlights from WCM's 2023 Executive Leaders Award Opening Reception

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WCM’s Return to Bay Street program moves to a year-round model to reintegrate women into Canadian Finance

WCM’s Return to Bay Street program moves to a year-round model to reintegrate women into C...

WCM’s Return to Bay Street (RTBS) program is accepting applications for the first cycle starting February 1st and closing February 22nd. Experienced w...

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Record number of women receive WCM's Executive Leaders Award

Record number of women receive WCM's Executive Leaders Award

WCM is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2023 WCM Executive Leaders Award. The prestigious award aims to accelerate the career trajectories of...

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