International Women's Day (IWD) is celebrated globally on March 8 to honour the cultural, political, and socio-economic achievements of women. This year’s theme, #BreakTheBias, reminds us that conscious and unconscious bias serves as a significant barrier in limiting women, both personally and professionally. Your commitment to action is necessary to change this narrative.To mark IWD, ... Read more
Didn't have a chance to tune in? Watch the event recording here:TransAlta is actively building a company culture that fosters equality, diversity and inclusion (ED&I). As part of this commitment to ED&I, TransAlta has pledged to achieve at least 50% women on the Board of Directors and 40% women in the workforce by 2030.TransAlta recognizes ... Read more
We would like to extend a personal invitation to Women+Power's first in-person member-only event at The Rooftop YYC, Calgary’s most popular patio destination!Women+Power launched in October 2020 and you, our members, have been supporting us virtually ever since. You are part of an ever-growing network of peers committed to supporting and empowering each other to ... Read more
The Canadian Institute’s 10th Annual Alberta Power Symposium takes place in Calgary on September 21-22, 2022 at the Sheraton Cavalier Calgary Hotel.This conference occurs over two transformative days of sharing and learning of key issues revolving around alternative energy sources, grid infrastructure, disruption and innovation, clean energy generation, transmission and distribution. Gain insight from the major players ... Read more
Educational Networking Event + Wine & Cheese on September 28.At this upcoming Women+Power event, Carolyn Dahl Rees, Chair of the Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC), will be giving a tour behind the doors of the AUC Hearing Room. Following the tour, there will be a brief Q&A and networking session with wine and cheese. You will ... Read more
Join us on October 4 at The Hudson for an exclusive luncheon with The Hon. Sonya Savage, Minister of Energy and The Hon. Whitney Issik, Minister of Environment and Parks!*NEW* Location: The Hudson, Scotia Centre, 200 8 Ave SW 6th floor, Calgary, AB T2P 1B5Registration: We just released more tickets. If you didn't get a chance ... Read more
Learn how to connect with others through inspiring & relatable communication at this event hosted by The Humphrey Group!Audience: Individuals who need to connect with others through inspiring and relatable communication.Stories are foundational to all major aspects of our lives, from our histories to our cultures, to our visions for the future. There is something about ... Read more
Women+Power is pleased to announce that we are hosting a Networking Reception on Day 1 of the IPPSA Conference at the Fairmont Banff Springs from November 13-15. Our reception will occur on November 14 from 4:45 - 6:15 pm in Mt. Stephen Hall. Appetizers and drinks will be provided. Please note that a conference pass ... Read more
Women+Power is pleased to announce that we are hosting a Networking Reception on Day 1 of the IPPSA Conference at the Fairmont Banff Springs from March 12 – 14, 2023. Our reception will occur on Monday, March 13, 2023, from 5 to 6:30 pm in Mt. Stephen Hall. Appetizers and drinks will be provided. Please ... Read more
Diversity Disclosure Practices – Diversity and Leadership at Canadian Public Companies Agenda:Presentation/Q&A: 4 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.Networking & Refreshments: 4:45 p.m. – 7 p.m.Register HereOsler’s Paula Olexiuk and John Valley will use Osler’s eighth annual diversity disclosure report as a springboard to discuss key data points and developments relating to the representation of women on ... Read more
The 2nd Annual Women+Power Member-Only Networking Event at The Rooftop YYC is back! Mark your calendar for Wednesday, June 7 and join your fellow Women+Power members for drinks, appetizers and extraordinary conversations and connections at The Rooftop YYC, Calgary’s most popular patio destination!When we started out in 2020, we had 200 members and we are proud to announce a mere three ... Read more
What does it take to make it to the upper echelons of executive roles in Alberta’s power industry?Hard work, mentorship, ingenuity, grit, courage, community…No two career journeys are the same, and there is much we can learn from this female executive who has made it to the top in her field.Don’t miss this fascinating conversation ... Read more
