Parity, Diversity, and Inclusion
Events, governance training, and a groundbreaking certification to close the gender gap
Women in Governance (WiG) supports women in their career advancement, leadership development, and ambitions to serve on Boards. We also help organizations achieve equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace with our Parity CertificationTM.
Development and networking opportunities
Our activities
We are proud to offer you high-level events with inspiring speakers, robust governance training programs (in French only), exclusive workshops, and more!
Les incontournables — Cohort 16 (starting March 9)
(*Our governance training programs are available in French only.*) La Gouvernance au Féminin et l’IGOPP sont fiers de vous offrir une série de 5 ateliers de formation concernant les enjeux essentiels dans la gouvernance d’entreprise. Réservez votre place sans tarder !
Networking cocktail & panel discussion with Dr. Joanne Liu, International President of Doctors Without Borders
Women in Governance is proud to present this event on the sidelines of the Women Deliver 2019 conference in partnership with Women Deliver 2019 Mobilization Canada and the National Committee...
Conference with Louise Fréchette, former UN Vice-Secretary General and Jean Charest, former Québec premier
(*Event in French*) Durant cet événement, Caroline Codsi recevait deux grands conférenciers, Louise Fréchette, ancienne no. 2 de l’ONU nommée parmi les femmes les plus puissantes au monde par Forbes...
Governance training
Ateliers rigoureux en gouvernance (in French)
La formation de La Gouvernance au Féminin concerne tant les enjeux fondamentaux que les défis d’actualité en gouvernance. Elle s’adresse à toute personne qui souhaite approfondir ses connaissances sur le fonctionnement des conseils d’administration, ou encore qui œuvre ou aspire à œuvrer dans des fonctions exécutives. Offerte en mode hybride pour permettre flexibilité et réseautage, elle a été développée conjointement avec l’Institut sur la gouvernance d’organisations privées et publiques (IGOPP). Merci à la Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec, partenaire présentateur.
Our Founder and Chief Equity Officer
Caroline Codsi, ICD.D
A passionate and strategic leader, Caroline Codsi has had a successful career in the corporate world for over 20 years, including the past decade in VP and SVP roles within major organizations. She was recognized as part of Top 20 Diversity Leading Figures in Quebec, the Top 75 Canadian Immigrants, Top 100 Most Powerful Women in Canada, and Top 100 Entrepreneurs changing the world. Since 2017, surrounded by a strong and ever-expanding team, she has opted to dedicate all of her time, energy, and vision to Women in Governance, which she founded herself in 2010.
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DID YOU KNOW?
what executive women make on average for every $1 made by their male counterparts.
Diversity Disclosure Practices,
Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP, 2019
employees work for an organization that holds Women in Governance’s Parity CertificationTM!
of TSX listed companies providing diversity disclosure have a woman CEO.
Diversity Disclosure Practices,
Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP, 2021
Annual Partners
Deepest gratitude to our annual partners for their support!
Don’t hesitate to contact us if you wish to explore partnership options with Women in Governance.