Changes

=== The Black Executives Network Secretariat ===

=== The Black Executives Network Secretariat ===

* Christopher Scipio, Deputy Director

* Kimberley Beals, Project Manager

* Sonia Bizimana, Project Coordinator

* Sonia Bizimana, Project Coordinator

* Chuks Onwuachi, Senior Strategy Advisor

* Chuks Onwuachi, Senior Strategy Advisor

* Sandrine Chebekoue, Policy Analyst

* Seyi Okuribido Malcolm, Executive Director

* Victoria Simba, Senior Policy Analyst

=== Champions ===

=== Champions ===

=== DM Ally Champions ===

=== DM Ally Champions ===

* Bill Matthews, Deputy Minister of National Defence and DM ally for the UNDPAD

* Jody Thomas, National Security and Intelligence Advisor to the Prime Minister

* Bill Matthews, Deputy Minister, National Defence and DM ally for the UNDPAD

* Simon Kennedy, Deputy Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development (ISED)

* Isabelle Mondou, Deputy Minister, Canadian Heritage

=== Working Groups ===

=== Working Groups ===

Working Groups (WG) are formed from the membership and focus on priority areas as required. The Working Groups report to the steering committee and are supported by the secretariat in the development of work plans and the delivery of activities based on input from BEN/REN members.

Working Groups (WG) are formed from the membership and focus on priority areas as required. The Working Groups report to the steering committee and are supported by the secretariat in the development of work plans and the delivery of activities based on input from BEN/REN members.

== '''Accomplishments''' ==

== '''Accomplishments''' ==

Since July 2020, BEN/REN has developed a mandate and mission statement, recommendations to address anti-Black and systemic racism, and an engagement strategy. In addition, the Interim Steering Committee has undertaken a number of initiatives including:

Since July 2020, BEN/REN has developed a mandate and mission statement, recommendations to address anti-Black and systemic racism, and an engagement strategy. In addition, the Interim Steering Committee has undertaken a number of initiatives including:

* Deputy Minister Panel discussion on the topic of equity, diversity and inclusion in support of the Clerk’s Call to Action which included Deputy Jody Thomas, Deputy Arianne Reza and Chief Statistician of Canada Anil Arora

* Annual (2022 and 2023) Deputy Minister Panel discussion on the topic of equity, diversity and inclusion for Black executives in support of the Clerk’s Call to Action.

* Provision of responses to numerous requests for consultation including for the Clerk’s ''“Call to Action Call to action on anti-racism, equity, and inclusion in the Federal Public Service''

* Ongoing engagement with the Clerk of the Privy Council (PCO) to discuss priorities for the government’s anti-Black racism, diversity and inclusion agenda

 

* Developed a Black-centric Executive Coaching Circles for Black Executives through a partnership with APEX and the CSPS in an effort to address the mental health concerns of Black Executives.

* 3rd cycle launch of Black Executive Professional Profiles eBinder in collaboration with OCHRO to raise awareness of available talent, and support more equitable representation of Black leaders at senior levels of the executive ranks.

* Launch of Black Future Leaders eBinder for Aspiring Black Executives in an effort to support and build the EX pipeline and to spotlight promotion ready Black employees whose careers have stagnated as a result of systemic barriers.

* Broad engagement with other senior officials on issues related to anti-Black racism and racial discrimination in the FPS

* Ongoing participation in the development of public policy recommendations and responses to advance the inclusion of Black Canadian Communities (e.g., CARS2.0, Black Public Servant Mental Health Plan, etc.).

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* Launched the Future Black Leaders e-Binder for aspiring Black executives in an effort to support and build the EX pipeline and to spotlight promotion-ready Black employees;

* Supported the co-development of the ministerial mandate letter and the Budget 2022 commitments to develop a mental health plan and career advancement strategy for Black public servants.

== '''<small>First Annual Report</small>''' ==

==='''<small>First Annual Report</small>'''===

BEN/REN Friends,

BEN/REN Friends,

 

It is with profound joy that we share with you our first annual report. Over the past three years, the Black Executives Network has sought to create a network that provides Black executives in the federal public service with a sense of community, while working with the Government of Canada to address issues of systemic anti-Black racism in the public service. In this report, we share with you BEN/REN’s stories, achievements, challenges, and our collective joys.

It is with profound joy that we share with you our first annual report. Over the past three years, the Black Executives Network has sought to create a network that provides Black executives in the federal public service with a sense of community, while working with the Government of Canada to address issues of systemic anti-Black racism in the public service. In this report, we share with you BEN/REN’s stories, achievements, challenges, and our collective joys.

We have made positive strides but there remains much more to be done. We are committed to creating the conditions that will enable Black executives to flourish and ensure that the federal public service is representative, equitable and inclusive for Black talent.

We have made positive strides but there remains much more to be done. We are committed to creating the conditions that will enable Black executives to flourish and ensure that the federal public service is representative, equitable and inclusive for Black talent.

=='''Professional Profiles of Black Executives - Talent Management e-Binder'''==

=='''Professional Profiles of Black Executives - Talent Management e-Binder'''==

The profiles are shared with deputy Heads and Heads of Human Resources in participating federal public service organizations to support the identification of diverse internal talent and to ensure that highly qualified, inclusive, and agile leaders are well placed to serve Canadians.

The profiles are shared with deputy Heads and Heads of Human Resources in participating federal public service organizations to support the identification of diverse internal talent and to ensure that highly qualified, inclusive, and agile leaders are well placed to serve Canadians.

   

   

'''If you wish to voluntarily share your professional profile with OCHRO and other federal public service organizations for talent management purposes, [https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/b5k3e7ebgtb94ujw0ny2v/h?dl=0&rlkey=4ko03b05zhc0mrinyiwyem29z please complete the template and sign the consent form] and send to reseaubenren@gmail.com.'''  

'''If you wish to voluntarily share your professional profile with OCHRO and other federal public service organizations for talent management purposes, [https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/b5k3e7ebgtb94ujw0ny2v/h?dl=0&rlkey=4ko03b05zhc0mrinyiwyem29z please complete the template and sign the consent form] and send to ben-ren@ised-isde.gc.ca.'''  

=='''Future Black Leaders - Talent Management e-Binder'''==

=='''Future Black Leaders - Talent Management e-Binder'''==

'''Submit your profile here: https://forms.gle/GzoYCyQwNwPbMbKE6'''  

'''Submit your profile here: https://forms.gle/GzoYCyQwNwPbMbKE6'''  

''*Currently the only platform enabling us to fully automate hundreds of submissions is the Google Suite. If you require accessibility support, please send us an email – reseaubenren@gmail.com so a work around can be suggested.''

''*Currently the only platform enabling us to fully automate hundreds of submissions is the Google Suite. If you require accessibility support, please send us an email – ben-ren@ised-isde.gc.ca so a work around can be suggested.''

Once you submit the form and agree to a privacy clause which states that your profile will be shared with hiring managers for talent management purposes, you will receive an email with a copy of your one-pager profile as a PDF file. We will also keep a copy to add to the Professional Profiles for Black Talent in Feeder Groups electronic binder.

Once you submit the form and agree to a privacy clause which states that your profile will be shared with hiring managers for talent management purposes, you will receive an email with a copy of your one-pager profile as a PDF file. We will also keep a copy to add to the Professional Profiles for Black Talent in Feeder Groups electronic binder.

Membership in BEN/REN is open to people of African descent who are Federal Public Servant executives (at the EX 01 level and above, or are acting for one year or more in an EX position). If you fit that description, please consider becoming a member. BEN/REN currently has over 120 members Canada-wide. Being a member will give you the opportunity to stay connected and explore opportunities for further engagement. You will have access to our upcoming events and will have opportunities to contribute to BEN/REN's mandate.

Membership in BEN/REN is open to people of African descent who are Federal Public Servant executives (at the EX 01 level and above, or are acting for one year or more in an EX position). If you fit that description, please consider becoming a member. BEN/REN currently has over 120 members Canada-wide. Being a member will give you the opportunity to stay connected and explore opportunities for further engagement. You will have access to our upcoming events and will have opportunities to contribute to BEN/REN's mandate.

To join, please subscribe to our mailing list by sending us your name, title and department/agency to [[reseaubenren@gmail.com]]

To join, please subscribe to our mailing list by sending us your name, title and department/agency to [[ben-ren@ised-isde.gc.ca]]  

=== Self Identification ===

=== Self Identification ===

'''GC Connex''': The Black Executives Network / Le Réseau des exécutif noirs (BEN/REN)

'''GC Connex''': The Black Executives Network / Le Réseau des exécutif noirs (BEN/REN)

'''Email''': [[reseaubenren@gmail.com]]

'''Email''': [[ben-ren@ised-isde.gc.ca]]