Tag: Policy

Federal Contractors Program Federal Contractors Program applies to any groups with federal contracts of $1,000,000 or more are required to implement an employment equity program. Failure to meet the obligations under the FCP could jeopardize an institution/companies ability to bid on large federal contracts. Requirements:1. Collect and maintain workforce information, including representation of the 4 […]

Canada Business Corporations Act (CBCA) Bill C-25 – Women on Boards

Canada Business Corporations Act (CBCA) Bill C-25 – Women on Boards As of January 1, 2020, Bill C 25 requires that distributing corporations governed by the Canada Business Corporations Act (CBCA), including venture issuers, provide their shareholders and Corporations Canada with information about the representation of women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and members of […]

Supporting Women’s Economic Recovery – Premier’s Council on Charities and Civil Society

Supporting Women’s Economic Recovery – Premier’s Council on Charities and Civil Society This report presents key findings from the engagements of the Premier’s Councilon Charities and Civil Society and offers advice on how civil society andgovernment can work together to address challenges faced by women,particularly in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Credit: Culture and Status […]

Successes, Challenges and Opportunities for Science in Canada

Successes, Challenges and Opportunities for Science in Canada The Standing Committee on Science and Research Report with a special focus on government science, research during the pandemic, big science and emerging opportunities. Credit: Canada House of Commons Date: 2022 View

Ireland Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Statement of Strategy 2021–2023

Ireland Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Statement of Strategy 2021–2023 A report that sets the vision and direction for Ireland to become a knowledge economy leader, globally recognised in the areas of higher education, research and innovation with strategic economic investment in areas such as green talent and digital skills. […]

Apprenticeship Action Plan 2021-2025 Consultation Paper

Apprenticeship Action Plan 2021-2025 Consultation Paper Ireland’s clear and ambitious 5 year roadmap to integrate apprenticeship further and higher into the education and training landscape, to embed apprenticeship within enterprise, and deliver an apprenticeship system which is more accessible to all. Credit: Ireland Government Date: 2021 For more information on this resource click here. View

Action Plan to expand Apprenticeship and Traineeship in Ireland 2016-2020

Action Plan to expand Apprenticeship and Traineeship in Ireland 2016-2020 The action plan identifies elements of current provision which will support expansion and useful lessons from the development of new apprenticeships and traineeships over the past eighteen month in Ireland. Credit: Ireland Government Date: 2016 For more information on this resource click here. View

Impact of Covid-19 on Women in the STEM Workforce

Impact of Covid-19 on Women in the STEM Workforce The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated pre-existing gender inequity in the STEM workforce across the Asia-Pacific region. Credit: Australian Government Date: 2021 For more information on this resource click here. View

Australian Government science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) initiatives for girls and women (Australia)