Upcoming event - Women’s History Month: Women who lead, and inspire!

October 18, 2022 - Defence Stories

All Department of National Defence (DND) employees are invited to attend the panel discussion, Women Who Lead, to mark the 30th anniversary of Women’s History Month. Cindy Termorshuizen, Associate Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, will host an interactive discussion with her counterparts from various departments, including Stephanie Beck, Associate Deputy Minister of National Defence, on the leadership roles of women in public service. These women leaders will share their personal stories and advice in an engaging dialogue on celebrating the achievements of women and on the progress needed to achieve gender equality.

The event will be moderated by Sandra McCardell, Assistant Deputy Minister, Europe, Arctic, Middle East and Maghreb and GAC’s Champion for Women, and include the following guests:

• Stefanie Beck, Associate Deputy Minister of National Defence
• Mala Khanna, Associate Deputy Minister of Canadian Heritage
• Heather Jeffrey, Associate Deputy Minister of Health Canada

Everyone has an important role to play in promoting gender equality to ensure that people of all genders have equal rights and opportunities. We look forward to seeing you there!

Women Who Lead, and Inspire!

Friday, October 21

10 to 11 am ET

Cadieux Auditorium, 125 Sussex Drive, Ottawa

The auditorium has 200 seats, which will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Those who cannot join in person are welcome to attend virtually through the following broadcast link.

How to ask questions

During the event, you can ask questions by:

• speaking at 1 of the microphones placed on stands inside the auditorium
• raising your hand virtually on MS Teams and asking your question once you are called upon to do so by the operator
• using Slido (you are now leaving the Government of Canada website) and entering the following code: 383511

Please note that simultaneous translation and live captioning will be available via the broadcast options and in the auditorium.

For those who cannot attend, a recording will be available for 7 days following the event through the broadcast link above.