Information and Communications Technology Council (ICTC) of Canada Inc.

Published purpose

Through this 31-month systemic change project, Information and Communication Technology Council of Canada (ICTC) will scale the ''Advancing Women's Leadership in Canada's Digital Economy'' project to advance women’s representation in leadership and decision-making roles in Canada’s emerging technology sectors, focusing on cleantech, health, biotech, agri-foods and manufacturing. This project will be scaled to new locations in British-Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario and Quebec in order to address the systemic barriers faced by women and marginalized groups in accessing managerial, executive and board positions within small and medium-sized private and not-for-profit organizations. To achieve this, ICTC will undertake research on targeted populations to adjust its approach, training and tools. It will engage organizations supporting women and gender diverse people in the project, organize focus groups, workshops and webinars, and provide resources and mentoring opportunities for women through its Online Gender Equity Centre. The project will culminate in a roundtable discussion aimed at developing effective and sustainable strategies for accessing senior management positions. With the supplemental funds and 2026 extension, the Information and Communications Technology Council (ICTC) will continue to scale systemic change initiatives to advance women into leadership roles within Canada’s digital economy, with a focus on rural and remote regions. These efforts include assessment-to-action support, small-group executive coaching, mentor-mentee connections, a new Allyship Development Workshop, and a Women in Leadership Living Lab. Collectively, these activities will strengthen inclusive leadership, accelerate systemic change, and further promote gender equality.