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The Business and Professional Women Ontario is a non-sectarian, non-profit, and non-partisan organization that works to improve the economic, political, social and employment conditions of women. It is an equality seeking group.
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Why I'm a BPW Member
- BPW supports and assists women to be all they can be, improving women's lives worldwide. The friendships I have made over the years keep me in BPW. – Kingston member since 1983.
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BPW has definitely helped me grow as a person and a business woman. I feel much more comfortable talking to groups and I have learned numerous business skills. My life is definitely richer in many ways. – Barrie member since 2004
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I belong to several business and networking groups but I particularly enjoy BPW as the members are diverse, approachable and supportive with a common shared interest in women’s issues. - London member since 2012.
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BPW is a true sisterhood of women who are always there for one another when needed. Their community involvement is exemplary as is their dedication to the plight of less fortunate women everywhere. - Brampton member since 2002.
17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDG's)
BPW International's Triennium Theme:
"Empowering Women to Realize Sustainable Development Goals"
"On 1 January 2016, the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development — adopted by world leaders in September 2015 at an historic UN Summit — officially came into force. Over the next fifteen years, with these new Goals that universally apply to all, countries will mobilize efforts to end all forms of poverty, fight inequalities and tackle climate change, while ensuring that no one is left behind."
"Let us build together and see what we can make."
Lena Madesin Phillips, founder and first President of BPW International, 1930
Equal Pay Day
#EqualPayDay in Ontario was April 10, 2018
Take Action Against Gender Wage Theft!
#EqualPayON
The close to 30% gender wage gap in Ontario is one of the largest in the world! Pay discrimination is not limited to one career or demographic, it affects women of all ages, races, and education levels – regardless of their family decisions.
Click here to learn about how you can make the difference and spread the word.
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Ask Your MPP
Ontario's New Goverment
Business and Professional Women of Ontario prepared a list of candidate questions and background information prior to the June 7, 2018 provincial election. Though the election is over, these questions are still relevant. Visit your riding's MPP and ask these questions! Let your voice be heard.
