Minister Hajdu welcomes launch of Canadian Board Diversity Council 2015 Annual Report Card

TORONTO, Nov. 19, 2015 /CNW/ – Today, the Government of Canada welcomed the release of the Canadian Board Diversity Council (CBDC) 2015 Annual Report Card at a launch event in Toronto. The Report Card highlights the fact that more women and visible minorities than ever are now serving in positions on Canadian boards.

Minister of Status of Women, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, also took the opportunity to underscore how important women are to Canada’s future prosperity, in positions from skilled trades to corporate boards. The Minister noted that progress is being made in the representation of women on boards, but that more can still be done. She added that the federal government is committed to taking actions that will increase the economic and leadership opportunities for women and girls in communities across the country.

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“We all know that progress towards greater diversity doesn’t happen by itself. That’s why I welcome this new Report Card that says more women and visible minorities than ever are serving in board positions. I also applaud CBDC’s efforts to ensure the modern, diverse Canada we have built together is better reflected around our country’s boardroom tables.”

Patty Hajdu
Minister of Status of Women

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