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Rising Economy 2024

Recent studies show that Canadian women working full-time earn 16.1% less than their male counterparts. In this timely International Women’s Day Panel, we explore the current state of the wage gap in the private sector, strategies to successfully negotiate fair pay, and the benefits businesses realize by paying equal pay for equal work. Moderator

  • Sophie Pugh, Scotiabank, BC & Yukon Region, District Vice President, Vancouver Island

Speakers

  • Jillian Climie, The Thoughtful Co., Co-Founder
  • Shelley Cook, Community Social Planning Council of Greater Victoria, Executive Director
  • Rebecca Bailey, Women in Communications and Technology (WCT), CEO
  • Ariel White, Ariel White, Project Analyst, Island Health

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