Canada's 2SLGBTQI+ Chamber of Commerce (CGLCC)

EN: Register now!   #DEFYConference2024 is Canada's largest supplier diversity conference! For the first time, CGLCC is teaming up with our friends at the Canadian Aboriginal and Minority Supplier Council (CAMSC) and the Inclusive Workplace and Supply Council of Canada (IWSCC), and our international event partner WEConnect International to host this three-day event.   🗓️ June 12-14 @ Le Centre Sheraton Hotel, Montréal, QC 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dJfrVzVn   DEFY is THE opportunity to take your business and skills to the next level, connecting you with 500+ colleagues from across four diverse networks in Canada and abroad!   We've packed the conference with opportunities for you to showcase your brand through targeted matchmaking, a featured trade show, and three days of networking.   We can't wait to see you there! FR: Participez dès maintenant à DEFY/DÉFIER 2024 !   Rejoignez-nous pour l'événement incontournable sur la diversité des fournisseurs au Canada ! Pour la toute première fois, la CGLCC s'unit à CAMSC, à l'IWSCC et à WEConnect International pour vous offrir une expérience unique de réseautage, de discussions et de rencontres s'étalant sur trois jours à Montréal.   🗓️ 12-14 juin @ Le Centre Sheraton Hotel, Montréal, QC 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dJfrVzVn   DEFY/DÉFIER 2024 vous donne une occasion exceptionnelle de développer vos compétences et d'élargir les horizons de votre entreprise en établissant des liens avec 500+ professionnels provenant de quatre réseaux et écosystèmes différents au Canada et à l’étranger. L'évènement est aussi une excellente opportunité pour mettre en valeur votre marque à travers des sessions de jumelage ciblé, un salon professionnel et trois jours de réseautage intensif.   Nous avons hâte de vous y voir! #SDAC #CAMSC #CGLCC #IWSCC #WEConnect #SupplierDiversity #DiverseSuppliers #Montreal #Quebec #QC

MEET JACOBS! In this month's Meet the Buyer online session, slated for Tuesday (May 28th) from 2-3 PM ET, join Jacobs as they challenge today to reinvent tomorrow. At Jacobs, they're dedicated to solving the world's most critical problems, from thriving cities to resilient environments. With a talent force of over 60,000, they provide a full spectrum of professional services for the government and private sector, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good. At Jacobs, inclusion is key. They want everyone to feel they belong, with no limit to who they can be or what we can achieve together. In Canada, their employee networks empower Indigenous, women, LGBTQ+, and visible minority staff. Their Social Value and Equity practice ensures LGBTQ+-owned businesses are included in our work, particularly in water, wastewater, conveyance, transportation, and environmental markets. This session is exclusively for CGLCC certified suppliers! Don't miss out on this opportunity to connect with Jacobs. Be sure to register for this online event here: https://buff.ly/4bLGaAO Any diverse-owned businesses in Calgary and the surrounding area? Join Jacobs' next outreach session on May 29, 2024, at 2 PM MST. This virtual session will provide an exclusive overview of Jacobs' organization and their current and upcoming projects in water, wastewater, transportation, and environmental professional services in your area. Register now to secure your spot: https://buff.ly/4bPHFxV

Votre opinion compte pour nous – nous voulons savoir ce que vous pensez de la marque et des programmes de la CGLCC afin d’améliorer notre organisation. Vos réponses nous aideront à déterminer la direction que nous prendrons en tant qu’organisation, et nous voulons entendre les voix qui comptent le plus! Si vous répondez à ce court sondage de six minutes, vous participerez à un tirage au sort pour courir la chance de gagner l’une des cinq cartes-cadeaux Visa! Nous vous remercions à l’avance de votre temps. Vos commentaires sont grandement appréciés! https://buff.ly/4btk4n7

Your opinion matters to us—we want to hear what you think about CGLCC's brand and programming so we can make our organization better. Your responses will help inform the direction we head as an organization, and we want to hear from your voices that matter most! If you fill out this short, six-minute survey, you’ll be entered into a draw to win one of 1 of 5 x Visa gift cards! Thanks in advance for your time—your feedback is greatly appreciated! https://buff.ly/3UOiOnk

EN: This Pride month, your organization can DEFY the status quo 🌈 With a whirlwind of activities and limited time to plan, it can be a challenge to find a meaningful Pride month initiative. Go beyond the rainbow and seize the opportunity to champion Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion with #DEFYConference2024. More than a mere event, DEFY is a platform uniting diverse suppliers and allies nationwide. Attend or sponsor this unique conference: You're not just marking Pride Month; you're unleashing the power of underrepresented voices in business, and shining a light on intersectional equity, year round. If you want to DEFY the status quo this Pride month, contact us! More info at https://buff.ly/3QA0j4B FR: Ce mois de la fierté, votre organisation peut défier le statu quo 🌈 Avec un tourbillon d'activités et un temps limité pour planifier, il peut être difficile de trouver une initiative significative pour le mois de la fierté qui arrive à grand pas. Avec DEFY, vous pouvez saisir l'opportunité de promouvoir l'Équité, la Diversité et l'Inclusion. Plus qu'un simple événement, DEFY est une plateforme qui réunit des fournisseurs issus de la diversité et des allié.e.s à l'échelle nationale. En assistant ou sponsorisant cette conférence unique, vous ne marquez pas seulement le mois de la fierté ; vous libérez le pouvoir des voix sous-représentées dans les affaires et mettez en lumière l'équité à l’année longue. Si, en juin, vous souhaitez défier le statu quo, contactez-nous! Plus d'info sur https://buff.ly/3QA0j4B #SDAC #CAMSC #CGLCC #IWSCC #WEConnect #SupplierDiversity #DiverseSuppliers #Montreal #Quebec #QC #PrideMonth #MoisFierte

Summer #tourism season has started, so be ready to welcome #2SLGBTQI visitors and guests with open arms! It's the perfect time to ensure your business or organization is more inclusive and welcoming to all. 🌈 Join us on June 4th for a FREE 3-hour training session on Navigating 2SLGBTQI+ Diversity & Inclusion in the Tourism Industry offered by Canada's 2SLGBTQI+ Chamber of Commerce (CGLCC), and remember to invite your staff and other businesses. Register here: https://lnkd.in/eMd9cUZX This training is funded by the Government of Canada through the ACOA - APECA (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency). Tourism Nova Scotia | Destination Cape Breton | Hospitality Newfoundland and Labrador | Discover Halifax | Destination St. John's | TIANB / AITNB | Tourism Industry Association of Nova Scotia (TIANS) | Tourism Industry Association of Prince Edward Island (TIAPEI) | Destination Moncton-Dieppe | #inclusivetourism

EN: We couldn't do an event like DEFY Conference 2024 without the support of our sponsors! Attending DEFY is a great opportunity to expand your network. Meet our sponsors at the trade show exhibition, or connect directly through matchmaking! Register today: https://buff.ly/3wx8isi / FR: Nous ne pourrions pas organiser un événement comme la conférence DEFY 2024 sans le soutien de nos commanditaires! La conférence DEFY est une excellente occasion d'élargir votre réseau. Rencontrez nos sponsors à l'exposition du salon, ou connectez-vous directement grâce au jumelage ! Inscrivez-vous dès aujourd'hui: https://buff.ly/3wx8isi! Accenture BDC Export Development Canada | Exportation et développement Canada Desjardins RBC EY Johnson & Johnson Toyota Canada Inc. Amazon Bell BMO Cushman & Wakefield Kellanova Magna International Manulife Nova Bus TELUS Tourisme Montréal Redwood Classics Apparel US Tech Solutions

On May 28th, our CEO Darrell Schuurman will be hosting a discussion with Letecia Rose, VP, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging from one of our proud Corporate Partners, Canadian Tire Corporation, and Shauna Lenius, President of CGLCC Certified Supplier and Corporate Partner, Freshco, at the Retail Council of Canada RCC STORE 24 Conference in Toronto! This dynamic panel will focus on the importance of diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and belonging initiatives for retail businesses as well as diverse suppliers. We’ll explore how Supplier Diversity can play an important role in corporate ESG strategies, and how we can work together to achieve that triple bottom line: Profit, People and Planet. You can register for the #RCCSTORE24 Conference here: https://buff.ly/4dP4uDK

The inaugural #2SLGBTQI+ trade mission to #Brazil exceeded all expectations! Proudly representing Lucky Iron Life, I extend my heartfelt gratitude to the Canada's 2SLGBTQI+ Chamber of Commerce (CGLCC) and Trade Commissioner Service | Service des délégués commerciaux for their invaluable efforts in ensuring the mission's resounding success. A highlight was participating in a panel discussion championing supplier diversity and the imperative of inclusion in global trade alongside esteemed colleagues Laurie Reemeyer and Darrell Schuurman. I staunchly advocate for the belief that a diverse economy breeds strength, and our support of diverse-led Canadian businesses abroad promises significant social and economic gains. Engaging with diverse-led companies isn't an act of charity; it's good business 🍁 🌈 🇧🇷 #Trademission #CanadaBrazil CCBC - Chamber of Commerce Brazil-Canada National LGBT Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC) #DiverseEconomy #DiversityEquityInclusion #DiverseTrade #GovernmentofCanada #CanExport Anouk Bergeron-Laliberte Caroline Charette

À la CGLCC, nous croyons en l'importance de créer un environnement inclusif et respectueux pour tout le monde. Aujourd'hui, à l'occasion de la Journée internationale contre l'homophobie, la biphobie et la transphobie, nous avons demandé à notre équipe de partager ce que cette journée représente pour elleux. Leurs réflexions nous rappellent la nécessité de lutter contre les discriminations et de promouvoir l'équité. Faites défiler pour découvrir leurs témoignages. Ensemble, continuons à défendre le respect pour tout le monde.🌈✨ Et vous, que signifie cette journée pour vous ? #Égalité #Inclusion #Diversité #IDAHOBIT #2SLGBTQI+