Council on Inclusive Work Environments
Fostering an inclusive workplace culture that embraces diverse, equitable, dynamic talent is critical to business success. A diverse and inclusive work environment is more productive, engaging, and innovative.
The Council on Inclusive Work Environments (CIWE) provides a forum for diversity, equity, and inclusion leaders to hear from key thought leaders in Canada while sharing challenges, opportunities, and lessons learned within a vibrant community of practice. CIWE helps organizations develop strategies to attract and leverage diverse talent and cultivate dynamic, inclusive cultures where all employees can optimize their potential. Together, CIWE members learn how to influence senior leaders and raise the profile of diversity, equity, and inclusion within their organizations.
Create a more inclusive workplace that helps your organization thrive. Join CIWE.
Who Should Join?
Senior leaders in Canadian organizations who are responsible for diversity, inclusion, employment equity, and talent management.
Key Objectives
- Provide a venue for professionals in Canadian organizations to learn about innovative practices in fostering diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplaces.
- Encourage learning through networking with peers and renowned speakers.
- Facilitate discussions and debates on topics related to dynamic, inclusive, and supportive work environments.
- Ensure meeting themes and speakers are relevant and of value by engaging the member-based Advisory Committee.
Benefits of Membership
| Networking | Shared knowledge | Exclusive access | Research |
|---|---|---|---|
| Be part of a professional community of practice dedicated to diversity and inclusion. | Share and learn best practices with other D&I practitioners and leaders across Canada. | Network and hear from thought leaders on key D&I issues, challenges, and priorities. | Access a wealth of evidence-based research and resources dedicated to moving the needle on D&I in the workplace. |
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Join us in fostering inclusive organizational culture while leveraging diverse, dynamic talent to face today’s workplace challenges and opportunities head-on.
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Member Activity
Spring 2026 Meeting | EDI Training That Works: Rethinking Learning for Lasting Change
May 20–21, 2026 • Toronto, ON
Members Only: Open Forum Member Call
June 1, 2026 • Virtual
Members Only: Open Forum Member Call
September 1, 2026 • Virtual
Fall 2026 Meeting | Change Management
October 28–29, 2026 • Edmonton, AB
Webinar
November 1, 2026 • Virtual
Members Only: Open Forum Member Call
January 1, 2027 • Virtual
Winter 2027 Meeting
February 1, 2027 • Virtual
Webinar
March 1, 2027 • Virtual
Webinar
April 1, 2027 • Virtual
Spring 2027 Meeting
May 1, 2027 • Toronto, ON
Breaking Barriers: Reimagining Accessibility and Inclusion at Work
October 8-9, 2025 • Toronto, ON
Virtual Learning Series
Intersections of Inequity: Challenging the Single Story
November 2025, March and April 2026
Open-forum Member Call
June 2025, September 2025, January 2026
Employee Perspectives on Work
June 23, 2025 • Virtual
Minerva Canada Safety Management Education Inc. Webinar: Health and Safety Training’s Next Frontier: Aligning AI Innovation with Ethical & Moral Imperatives
May 27, 2025 • Virtual
By the Numbers: Unveiling Insights from Data
Wednesday, May 7 and Thursday, May 8, 2025 • In-person
From Backlash to Breakthrough: Strategies for disrupting DEI backlash and cultivating allyship
Wednesday, April 16, 2025 • Virtual
Minerva Canada Safety Management Education Inc. Webinar: Navigating AI in Safety
April 2, 2025 • Virtual
Better Workplace Conference: Empowering Employee Voice and Choice
March 18-20, 2025 • Virtual
The 28th annual Better Workplace Conference addressed emerging workplace challenges, such as polarization and technology-induced burnout, and explore how to meet the diverse needs and requirements of today’s workforce. This year, we aimed to showcase how empowering employee voice and choice can cultivate safe, resilient, and thriving workplaces. The three-day conference featured engaging keynote speakers, panel discussions, and concurrent sessions, and included important Signal49 Research research findings.
Complicating EDI Work: Can empathy help bridge our divides in a polarized world?
Tuesday, March 4, 2025 • Virtual
Burnout, Productivity, and Pensions: An Opportunity in 2025
January 15, 2025 • Virtual
Open-forum member call
January 29 and June 12, 2025 • Virtual
Relevant Research for Members
Self-Employment Resources for Neurodiverse Canadians—March 2026
Neurodivergent Self-Employment Resources—March 2026
Evidence for Immigrant Mentorship and Networking—February 2026
Workforce Prep for Neurodivergent Students—January 2026
Strategies to Reduce Workplace Stigma—January 2026
Insights on Disclosure and Accommodations for Employees—October 2025
Understanding Disclosure to Improve Accessibility—October 2025
Inclusive Mentorship for People With Disabilities—October 2025
Strategies and Tools for Inclusive Mentorship—October 2025
Neurodiversity
Supporting Inclusive Work-Integrated Learning—January 2026
Connecting Small Businesses to Newcomer Talent—April 2025
Contact Us
For more information about the Council on Inclusive Work Environments or to arrange for a guest invitation to attend one of our meetings, please contact our team.
1-888-801-8818
From 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET; after hours, please send an e-mail.