Register today for International Women’s Day 2024 events

March 1, 2024 – Defence Stories

March 8th is International Women's Day, a day to recognize and celebrate women’s and girls’ social, economic, cultural, and political achievements. For the Defence Team, International Women’s Day is an opportunity to celebrate what we have accomplished so far and to reaffirm our commitment to addressing persistent gaps within our organization. This year, the theme is “Inspire Inclusion” #InspireInclusion.

Discussion Panel: #InspiringInclusion and the positive impacts of different perspectives

Mark your calendars! The Defence Champion for Women Lieutenant-General Lise Bourgon is hosting a hybrid, in-person / virtual discussion panel, on Friday, March 8th. Expect an exciting discussion about the impacts of inclusion at home and abroad – and how you too can make a difference in the workplace no matter your rank or position. Defence Team members can join from anywhere in Canada via Microsoft Teams.

Panelists include military and civilian members of various ranks and positions who are recognized as leaders in their communities and who make a difference to the Defence Team.

Date: Friday, March 8, 2024

Time: 11am to 12pm Eastern Standard Time (EST)

Location: Virtual (Microsoft Stream) and in-person at the Carling Campus Building 10 West

Moderator: Defence Champion for Women, Lieutenant-General Bourgon, CMM, MSC, CD

This year’s panelists include:

• Major Ye Hee (Leona) Ahn, Logistics Officer in Edmonton and grievance analyst at CPCC. Vice-chair of WIIS-Canada and human security advocate.
• Sailor 1^st Class Hayley Bragg, Intelligence Operator at Trinity MOSIC in Halifax. Recognized at many levels for her performance on overseas deployments.
• Dr. Vanessa Brown, assistant professor at Canadian Forces College in Toronto. Focuses on gender and cultural perspectives in military pedagogy and security.
• Warrant Officer Sara Anvari, Signal Operator and Chief Information Security Officer at BDC. Recipient of the Capt Nichola Goddard Leadership Award.

National Capital Region Women’s Trade Show

Booths will be set up at NDHQ Carling, featuring women-focused organizations and businesses, as well as a variety of Defence Team organizations.

Date: Friday, March 8, 2024

Time: 12pm to 1:30pm EST

Location: Carling Campus Building 5 Cafeterias

Arrive early! Light refreshments will be served. The event will build on the success of last year – more vendors more tables!

National Virtual Event: Speed Mentoring

Sign up online (you are now leaving the Government of Canada website) for this year’s virtual speed mentoring event. Defence Team members can join from anywhere in Canada via Microsoft Teams.

Date: Friday, March 8, 2024

Time: 2pm to 3pm EST

Location: Virtual (Microsoft Teams)

More information is available on the Defence Team Intranet (accessible only on the National Defence network) and the event website (you are now leaving the Government of Canada website).

National Capital Region Meet and Greet

This is your chance to meet new people and be inspired! Join us in person for a Defence Team networking event at the Carling Campus Building 3 Atrium. This event is open to both military members and civilian employees in the National Capital Region.

To secure your spot, remember to register ahead of time (you are now leaving the Government of Canada website).

Date: Thursday, March 7, 2024

Time: 4pm to 6pm EST

Location: Carling Campus, Building 3 Atrium