Conference Agenda
May 9 2022
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM - Taking Action to Foster a Culture of Inclusion
Join our keynote event, which will consist of a panel of public service leaders who will discuss how meaningful change is being created and implemented across the Government of Canada to advance inclusion in the workplace. Panelists will discuss innovative practices that are being implemented to make our workplace more inclusive.
* ESDC employees must register through Saba. Register Here
Event in English with simultaneous translation.
Government of Canada employees can register via Eventbrite here.
May 10 2022
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Ask Me Anything (LGBTQ2+) Families and Relationships (FR)
Increase your awareness and understanding of the history and issues that are important to the LGBTQ2+ community. This discussion will deal with families and relationships in the context of the history of the ban of conversion therapy in Canada.
* ESDC employees must register through Saba. Register Here
Event in French only.
Government of Canada employees can register via Eventbrite here.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Fostering Your Well-being (For Managers) (EN)
Join this session to experience the Team Check-in Tool and tour the Resiliency Gym. The Tool helps you learn more about connection, compassion, generous listening and teamwork, while the Gym will help you to nurture your mental health and well-being and that of your employees.
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM - Ask Me Anything (LGBTQ2+) Families and Relationships (EN)
Increase your awareness and understanding of the history and issues that are important to the LGBTQ2+ community. This discussion will deal with families and relationships in the context of the history of the ban of conversion therapy in Canada.
* ESDC employees must register through Saba. Register Here
Event in English only.
Government of Canada employees can register via Eventbrite here.
May 11 2022
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM - Exploring Inclusion Through Lived Experience (FR)
In this interactive session, learn from what members of the following ESDC employee networks have to share about their lived experiences:
- Employee Pride Network
- Employees with Disabilities Network
- Visible Minorities Network
- Indigenous Employees Circle
* ESDC employees must register through Saba. Register Here
Event in French only.
Government of Canada employees can register via Eventbrite here.
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM - Fostering Your Well-being (For Managers) (FR)
Join this session to experience the Team Check-in Tool and tour the Resiliency Gym. The Tool helps you learn more about connection, compassion, generous listening and teamwork, while the Gym will help you to nurture your mental health and well-being and that of your employees.
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM - Exploring Inclusion Through Lived Experience (EN)
In this interactive session, learn from what members of the following ESDC employee networks have to share about their lived experiences:
- Employee Pride Network
- Employees with Disabilities Network
- Visible Minorities Network
- Indigenous Employees Circle
* ESDC employees must register through Saba. Register Here
Event in English only.
Government of Canada employees can register via Eventbrite here.
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM - Let’s Connect for Managers: Supporting a Diverse Team (FR)
In this “Let’s Connect!” class, you will participate in peer discussions on the following topics:
- communicating
- supporting your team
- encouraging a diverse workplace
Since this class is discussion-based, be ready to contribute to the conversation and interact with peers.
May 12 2022
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Ask Me Anything (Accessibility) Living with Barriers (FR)
Increase your awareness and understanding of the history and issues that are important to the employees with disabilities community. This discussion will deal with living with barriers in the context of invisible disabilities.
* ESDC employees must register through Saba. Register Here
Event in French only.
Government of Canada employees can register via Eventbrite here.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Fostering Your Well-being (For Employees) (EN)
Join this session to experience the Team Check-in Tool and tour the Resiliency Gym. The Tool helps you learn more about connection, compassion, generous listening and teamwork, while the Gym will help you to nurture your mental health and well-being.
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM - Ask Me Anything (Accessibility) Living with Barriers (EN)
Increase your awareness and understanding of the history and issues that are important to the employees with disabilities community. This discussion will deal with living with barriers in the context of invisible disabilities.
* ESDC employees must register through Saba. Register Here
Event in English only.
Government of Canada employees can register via Eventbrite here.
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM - Fostering Your Well-being (For Employees) (FR)
Join this session to experience the Team Check-in Tool and tour the Resiliency Gym. The Tool helps you learn more about connection, compassion, generous listening and teamwork, while the Gym will help you to nurture your mental health and well-being.
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM - Let’s Connect for Managers: Supporting a Diverse Team (EN)
In this “Let’s Connect!” class, you will participate in peer discussions on the following topics:
- communicating
- supporting your team
- encouraging a diverse workplace
Since this class is discussion-based, be ready to contribute to the conversation and interact with peers.
