Last Friday, we had the opportunity to chat with the amazing Julie Savard-Shaw, Executive Director of The Prosperity Project (TPP). Born out of concern for the COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on women, TPP is tackling barriers for women of all backgrounds in the Canadian workplace.
TPP’s work is multifaceted. It tracks female representation in leadership across Canada’s top 500 companies in its “Annual Report Cards”, and advocates for inclusive policies through data-driven reports, roundtables between community groups and companies, and grassroots action. Recent findings show that women, especially Black women and those with disabilities, are facing steep drop-offs in leadership pipelines—highlighting the need for better retention, by changing company cultures to reflect inclusivity and equality, as well as by continuing to advocate for government-sponsored childcare support. In a time of pushback against DEI, TPP is aiming to reframe and depoliticize DEI, recentering it to its core – equality of opportunity.
If you are interested in getting involved in this important work, TTP is always seeking mentors for their Rosie Initiative, which is Canada’s only free 1:1 mentorship program for women.
Thanks to Julie for sharing the work of TPP, and for your efforts to create a more equitable country.
Learn more and get involved at https://canadianprosperityproject.ca/