McKinsey & Company is a global management consulting firm, deeply committed to helping institutions in the private, public, and social sectors achieve lasting success. For 90+ years, our primary objective has been to serve as our clients’ most trusted external advisor. With consultants in 135 cities in 67 countries, across industries and functions, we bring unparalleled expertise to clients anywhere in the world. We work closely with teams at all levels of an organization to shape winning strategies, mobilize for change, build capabilities, and drive successful execution. McKinsey’s work in Canada combines our global expertise with deep local insights to help clients create Change that Matters. For more information, visit www.mckinsey.com.

Dentons is the world's largest law firm, connecting top-tier talent to the world's challenges and opportunities with 20,000 professionals including 12,000 lawyers, in more than 200 locations, in more than 80 countries. Dentons' polycentric and purpose-driven approach, commitment to inclusion and diversity, and award-winning client service challenge the status quo to advance client interests. For more information, visit www.dentons.com.

First Capital REIT  is a leading owner, operator, and developer of grocery anchored and mixed-use properties located in Canada’s largest cities. First Capital’s focus is on creating thriving urban neighbourhoods to generate value for businesses, residents, communities and our investors.  

We strive for performance excellence at our properties and new developments, creating healthy and sustainable urban neighbourhoods.  Our mixed-use developments and retail offerings are designed to provide vibrant places that meet the needs of everyday urban life – bringing together people, public spaces, retail shops and services, public art, and access to public transportation.

As one of Greater Toronto Area’s top 100 and Canada’s top small to medium employers, we foster a vibrant corporate culture that ensures equal opportunity and well-being for all employees in a dynamic and rewarding workplace.  First Capital has been recognized for its gender diversity with over 50% of management positions being held by females, and we have been twice recognized on the Globe and Mail's “Women Lead Here" list”. For more information, visit www.fcr.ca.

KPMG in Canada is a full-service professional services firm owned and operated by Canadians. For over 150 years, our professionals have provided consulting, accounting, auditing, and tax services to inspire confidence, empower change, and drive innovation.

We employ more than 8,000 people in over 40 locations across the country, serving Canadian and global private- and public-sector clients.

Our goal is to be a difference-maker by delivering innovative ways of thinking, digitally enabled solutions and exceptional service to help our clients manage risks, seek out new opportunities and stay competitive.  Guided by our core values of Integrity, Excellence, Courage, Together and For Better, we are committed to making a difference for our clients, our communities and our people. This commitment has KPMG consistently ranked as one of Canada's top employers and one of the best places to work in the country. 

We believe in the power of diversity and are passionate about creating a more inclusive and sustainable future for all. By focusing our collective skills, strengths and passions to address these issues, we hope to drive positive societal change across Canada. For more information, visit www.kpmg.ca.

Rakuten Kobo Inc. is the world’s digital bookseller created by and for book lovers. Owned by Tokyo-based Rakuten Group, Inc. and headquartered in Toronto, Rakuten Kobo’s 58 million worldwide users can read any time, anywhere, and on any device. With a mission to make reading lives better for all, Rakuten Kobo connects readers to stories using thoughtful and personalized curation of eBooks and audiobooks, and the best dedicated eReaders and apps for reading. With the singular focus of making reading lives the best they can be, Kobo’s open platform allows people to fit reading into more moments in their busy lives. For more information, visit www.kobo.com.

BDC is the only bank devoted exclusively to entrepreneurs. It promotes Canadian entrepreneurship with a focus on small and medium-sized businesses. With its 123 business centres from coast to coast, BDC provides businesses in all industries with financing and advisory services. Its investment arm, BDC Capital, offers equity, venture capital and flexible growth and transition capital solutions. BDC is also the first financial institution in Canada to receive B Corp certification. BDC Capital is the investment arm of BDC, the bank for Canadian entrepreneurs. With over $3 billion under management, BDC Capital serves as a strategic partner to the country’s most innovative firms. It offers businesses a full spectrum of capital, from seed investments to growth equity, supporting Canadian entrepreneurs who have the ambition to stand out on the world stage. For more information, visit www.bdc.ca.

The A Effect — A for Ambition — is an initiative whose goal is to propel female ambition. We assist women and support companies with one aim in mind: contribute to creating a more equal world.

The glass ceiling is not for us! Each woman who rises through the ranks and develops her talent improves herself, her company, and society in unprecedented ways.

Since 2015, The A Effect has been supporting companies who wish to unlock the full potential of their female talent while creating an equal workplace through innovative training programs. We mobilize corporate communities and help women position themselves in their career. By presenting inspiring leaders from a variety of backgrounds, we offer a new perspective on female ambition and concrete tools adapted to the realities of professional women and managers. For more information, visit www.the-a-effect.com.

The Pay Equity Office promotes gender economic equality by administering Ontario’s Pay Equity Act. The purpose of the Act is to eliminate pay inequity between women and men who perform work that is of comparable value to their organization. The Act applies to all public​​ sector organizations in Ontario, and to private sector organizations with 10 or more employees. For more information, visit www.payequity.gov.on.ca.

Lean In Canada is a community of professional women empowering each other to build purposeful and fulfilling careers. Since 2013, we have grown from an audience of 20 people to over 8,500 members across the country with Networks in Calgary, Toronto, and Vancouver. We built our organization for people just like us: professional women who are passionate about driving their careers forward to the next level and beyond, and who want to achieve greater success not only in work, but in life. We know that women feel more confident and empowered to drive towards this change when they feel connected to a community, thus we aim to create and support initiatives that connect women.

We want a world where people of every gender can pursue their dreams without bias or other barriers holding them back. Where girls grow up to be confident, resilient leaders any how and any way they choose. Where more women run companies and countries. We are driven by the belief our society and economy would be better if women and girls were valued as equal to men and boys.

Join a Lean In Circle, or our country wide events. There are many ways to get involved with Lean In. For more information, visit www.leanincanada.com. 

Dentons is the world's largest law firm, connecting top-tier talent to the world's challenges and opportunities with 20,000 professionals including 12,000 lawyers, in more than 200 locations, in more than 80 countries. Dentons' polycentric and purpose-driven approach, commitment to inclusion and diversity, and award-winning client service challenge the status quo to advance client interests. For more information, visit www.dentons.com.