Information and Communications Technology Council (ICTC) of Canada Inc.

Purpose

This 36-month project will establish an ambassador program comprised of key champions from the information and communications technology (ICT) industry across Canada to help guide private and public organizations in the design and implementation of business plans and best practices within the digital economy. The project will create a network of business leaders who will act as ambassadors to other organizations to help them build their capacity to leverage the leadership advantages of women and promote gender equality in management. This project will leverage the talents of women in various sectors (telehealth, e-commerce, FinTech and advanced manufacturing) and position Canada on the global stage post-pandemic, with Covid-19 highlighting the importance f a digital economy. Research will be conducted to measure the success of the program. Best practices will be identified and a toolkit will be developed. Events will be organized to promote the program and mobilize partners. ICTC will work with partners in each of the four provinces (Ontario, Nova Scotia, Alberta and Quebec), including associations, universities and employers in the community, to promote the advancement of women in leadership in the digital economy.