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Royal Bank of Canada is a global financial institution with a purpose-driven, principles-led approach to delivering leading performance. Our success comes from the 94,000+ employees who leverage their imaginations and insights to bring our vision, values and strategy to life so we can help our clients thrive and communities prosper. Diversity and Inclusion | RBC 

KPMG in Canada is a leading professional services firm committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and mentally healthy culture. With a longstanding commitment to Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity (ID&E), KPMG is passionate and committed to helping clients build inclusive workplaces and develop strategies that address the needs of their employees, clients, and communities — the firm advocates for ID&E and mental health within corporate Canada. Learn more about how we are moving forward with intention here.

Pacific Blue Cross is committed to promoting and protecting the diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) of its employees and members. As BC’s largest Health Benefits Society, we also understand that DEI is a journey of continual learning and improvement, not a singular destination. We continue to update our health plans to be more inclusive, engage in dialogue and diversity education for our staff, and inform ourselves on ongoing learnings about the impact of cultural identifiers on health.

As a proud sponsor of the Diversity and Inclusion Leadership Council with the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade, a member of the Canadian Centre of Diversity Inclusion, and through our partnership with Pride at Work, we are continuously learning and assessing our culture, products and processes to ensure our growth in the principles of DEI. Learn more.  

Lighthouse Labs and Upskill Canada have come together to offer Canadian workers the opportunity to find new careers through skills training and job placement in the rapidly growing cyber security sector. If you have three or more years of work experience in any field, not limited to cyber security, you may be eligible to attend a retraining program to learn in-demand digital skills. Program participants benefit from expert career services support to help you navigate the job market and jump-start your journey. More information.

CGLCC is a coalition of 2SLGBTQI+ businesses, corporate sponsors, government liaisons, and community partners advocating for a more inclusive Canadian economy. We provide connections and education for our partners looking to expand their DEI efforts - by helping them move from awareness to action. CGLCC promotes and supports Supplier Diversity in procurement.

Inclusivity is Canada’s leader in practical, data-driven EDI solutions. As a trusted partner to organizations across North America, we build stronger, more inclusive teams. Through our comprehensive suite of consulting services, interactive learning programs and data analytics we help organizations, at any stage of their EDI journey. We drive sustainable change, whether that’s the systems and processes that shape the work or the behaviours that bring the culture to life. Our goal is to set organizations up for success and support with expertise as needed.

Odlum Brown has been helping clients achieve their financial goals for over 100 years. Through disciplined investment advice, objective research and other value-added services, the firm offers an exceptional full-service experience to grow and preserve clients’ wealth for the long term. Odlum Brown also invests in the communities where its clients and team members live and work through its passionate support of over 150 charitable organizations across Canada. Learn more.