International Women’s Day (IWD) will be held on March 8.

IWD is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating women's equality.

IWD has occurred for well over a century, with the first IWD gathering in 1911 supported by over a million people. Today, IWD belongs to all groups collectively everywhere. IWD is not country, group or organization specific.

To acknowledge and celebrate IWD, the Surety Association of Canada’s Women in Surety Committee have arranged informal meetups which will be held at the following locations:

Regina:
Due to circumstances beyond our control, this location has been cancelled.

Dartmouth:
Thursday, March 7, 2024
Coldstream Clear Distillery
37 Logiealmond Close
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
Start time: 3:30 p.m. (AST)

Toronto:
Friday, March 8, 2024
Bier Markt Esplanade
58 The Esplanade
Toronto, Ontario
Start time: 5:00 p.m. (EST)

Any and all SAC members are invited to join us to network, connect and to celebrate the amazing and talented women who are involved and working in the surety industry. No registration is required, just drop in to say hello. Note: Munchies will be provided, cash bar.

This year’s IWD campaign theme is: Invest in women: Accelerate progress.

It’s a call to action and a reminder that gender equality is one of the most effective ways to build healthier, more prosperous, and more inclusive communities.

We all have a role to play in building a future where everyone can reach their full potential.

It is time to act – because women’s success is everyone’s success.

To learn more about IWD, visit the United Nations (UN) Women website HERE.

Or visit the Government of Canada’s website HERE.

Interested in joining SAC’s Women in Surety Committee? Contact Sharon Clark-Koufis at sclark [at] suretycanada.com.

Special Thanks to our Women in Surety Champion Sponsor!