Feds should be wary of baseless accusations of modern worker laziness
If women are forced to choose between caring for their families and travelling to a…
Read moreGender Equality Week (Sept. 18-22) was a vibrant celebration of progress and a reminder of the work that still lies ahead. Throughout the week, we engaged our community with a number of posts focused on the progress made and what is still left to conquer. It served as a powerful reminder that, despite the strides we’ve made, there is still…
Read moreIf women are forced to choose between caring for their families and travelling to a fluorescent-lit cubicle to kiss the proverbial boot, proponents of a strong national GDP are probably not going to like the outcome. An opinion piece penned by Gus Carlson was published recently in The Globe and Mail. Its title, “Dear entitled white-collar workers: Time to grow…
Read moreAs summer vacations wind down and school resumes, The Prosperity Project has lots to celebrate. In this edition of our newsletter, we share some key programmatic milestones worth a cheer or two. We are also giving you an exclusive first look at our strategic plan. As always, we are tremendously grateful for the enduring support of our community and partners…
Read moreKate Parr loved her job, and she was ready to take it to the next level. Working in the power generation industry filled her with fascination and satisfaction. She was riveted by the engineering, design and complexity of turbines and generators right from the start of her apprenticeship. When she had the opportunity to advance from Millwright Journeyperson to Power…
Read moreWe’ve had an exciting few weeks of learning and planning at The Prosperity Project. Our first team strategy session with Executive Director Julie Savard-Shaw gave us tremendous energy for the mission-based work ahead. Community events and learning sessions broadened our communal knowledge and reignited our passion for creating equity for all women. And licking the metaphorical stamp on the envelope…
Read moreThe Prosperity Project is welcoming the return of warm weather with a sense of invigoration. We have much to celebrate this May, from a growing team, to a successful annual event, to programmatic achievements. As a member of our community, you are the driving force behind everything we do, and we are delighted to share our progress with you. 3rd…
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