Pride at Work Canada Roundtable Explores Advancing 2SLGBTQIA+ Inclusion Beyond the Workplace Headquarters

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In a moment where so much noise is driven by fear and division, yesterday’s discussion felt intentional and necessary.I had the opportunity to attend the Pride at Work Canada / Fierté au travail Canada roundtable hosted by Norton Rose Fulbright in hashtag#Calgary, bringing together employers, leaders and equity practitioners to explore what 2SLGBTQIA+ inclusion really looks like beyond headquarters.Much of our inclusion work lives in policies, strategies and well-intentioned commitments. But for many people, belonging is tested in less visible places. Remote work sites. Field operations. Retail environments. Spaces shaped by geography, operational realities and legacy norms where safety, dignity and visibility cannot be taken for granted.What resonated most was the shared understanding that inclusion has to travel. Organizational values do not end at the head office. Leadership responsibility does not stop when oversight becomes harder. Allyship matters most in the environments where it can feel inconvenient or uncomfortable.At a time when many communities are experiencing a rise in hate, fear, and backlash, conversations like this feel especially important. They move us beyond statements and into shared accountability. They centre practical action and remind us that progress is sustained not by intention alone, but by consistency, courage and care.Thank you to Norton Rose Fulbright for hosting such a thoughtful discussion and to Pride at Work Canada / Fierté au travail Canada for continuing to create spaces that are honest, grounded and solutions-focused. I am also grateful to have been joined by my colleague Noé Morales and to see so many familiar faces while meeting others who are deeply committed to advancing inclusion in their own contexts.Grateful to be part of a community willing to listen, learn and show up where it matters most.hashtag#InclusionInAction hashtag#BelongingAtWork hashtag#InclusiveLeadership

Communities

• LGBTQIA+

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• Summit & Conference
• Speaker Presentation

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• Grow