Women in Governance: 15 years of impact for a more equitable society

Fifteen years later, our mission remains unchanged: to support the advancement of women to positions of power and accompany organizations on their journey toward more equitable governance. Supported by a committed community and loyal partners, WIG has built a sustainable movement that inspires, mobilizes, and transforms.

This year marks a particularly symbolic milestone for WIG: a decade and a half of commitment, growth, and concrete initiatives in service of more inclusive leadership.

Discover the range of services developed over these 15 years by Women in Governance

🔸 Parity Certification™ Launched in 2017, it is the only internationally recognized Canadian certification offering a rigorous, measurable, and transformative framework to evaluate, guide, and promote parity within organizations. To date, nearly 150 major organizations in Canada and the United States, representing more than 1 million employees, have benefited from our support to be certified. To learn more about Parity Certification™, visit our dedicated certification website.

🔸 Annual Luncheon-Conference at the Ritz-Carlton Montreal Organized every March on the occasion of International Women's Day, this iconic event combines inspiration, leadership, and networking. During this time of year, dedicated to recognizing and celebrating women's achievements, we prepare a panel discussion led by company CEOs and moderated by our founder and president, Caroline Codsi, to discuss the progress made and the road ahead to ensure equitable representation of women in decision-making bodies. This event is also an opportunity to officially unveil the new cohort of Parity™ certified companies.

🔸 Annual Recognition Galas Organized in September in Montreal and November in Toronto, our Galas honor organizations that have achieved Bronze to Platinum levels of our Parity Certification™, in recognition of their excellence, leadership, and exemplary commitment. These exceptional evenings bring together a prestigious audience each year composed of CEOs, board chairs, senior executives, political figures, and influential leaders. Essential influential gatherings where networking takes on its full meaning.

🔸 "Governance Essentials" Training Co-developed with the Institute on Governance (IGOPP), this intensive training spread over 6 half-days allows participants to master the fundamentals of governance and acquire the skills necessary to serve effectively on boards of directors while taking on new challenges, whether financial, ethical, legal, or strategic. To date, nearly 400 professionals have already been trained through our program.

🔸 "Impostor Syndrome" Training Acclaimed by nearly 70,000 people who have taken her training on LinkedIn Learning, Caroline Codsi now leads this in-person workshop that is both authentic, engaging, and rich in insights, allowing participants to deconstruct limiting beliefs, strengthen self-confidence, and dare to fully claim their place.

Acting together to advance gender equality

For 15 years, WIG has been acting in the interest of women, organizations, the economy, and society as a whole. We firmly believe that gender equality is not a symbolic goal, but a true lever for performance, innovation, and sustainability.

We invite you to (re)discover our mission, to commit alongside us, and to make parity a strategic pillar of your organization.

👉 For more information about our range of services, visit our website or contact us at: info@lagouvernanceaufeminin.org.

Thank you for being part of this wonderful journey. Together, let's advance gender equality in the workplace.

With all our gratitude,

The Women in Governance Team