Toronto Gala 2025

Program for the Women in Governance Gala: an evening filled with inspiration and celebration

We are delighted to count you among our attendees at the Women in Governance Recognition Gala, taking place tomorrow, Tuesday, November 25, from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Liberty Grand in Toronto. 

Published on Nov 24th 2025

3 min read.

This prestigious evening, presented by Securian Canada, will be held under the honorary co-presidency of Emily Heitman, President of Schneider Electric Canada, and Scott Wood, President and Chief Executive Officer of Fairstone Bank of Canada.

Together, we will celebrate Women in Governance's 15th anniversary and highlight the largest cohort of organizations to date that have earned the Parity Certification™.

We invite you to explore our brand-new media platform, powered by Omerlo and launched in celebration of our 15th anniversary. There, you will find the evening’s program and access our silent auction, which is already live and will close on the night of the Gala at 8:45 p.m.

Discover the items and try your luck by clicking on this link!

Practical information :

ℹ️Registration
Check-in will begin at 
5:00 p.m. We kindly ask that you arrive on time to ensure the smooth flow of the event.
A welcome cocktail will be available upon your arrival. 
A photobooth sponsored by 
Marsh and Mercer will also be at your disposal.

🎩 Dress Code
The evening will be a celebration of elegance. Formal or gala attire is expected (long or cocktail dress / dark suit with tie or bow tie).


🚗 Parking
Paid parking is available at the Liberty Grand. 


🧥 Coat Check
A complimentary coat check will be available on site.


🏆 Parity Certification™ Trophy
For 
Platinum Parity Certified organizations, one designated representative will be invited on stage to receive the trophy and remain on stage for the group photo.

For 
all other Parity Certified organizations, a member of your team will be invited to come to the front of the stage, trophy in hand, to join the group photo of certified organizations.

We look forward to welcoming you and sharing this wonderful moment of celebration and recognition with you.