BPW Canada connects women across the country and around the world through leadership development, education, advocacy, mentoring, networking and economic empowerment.
BPW Canada develops the business, professional and leadership potential of women at every stage of their lives through advocacy, education, mentoring, networking, skills development and initiatives that promote economic empowerment.
Together, we inspire women to lead, influence decision-making and create positive change in their communities, across Canada and around the world.
A world where women and men participate as equal partners at every level of decision-making, creating inclusive, prosperous and peaceful communities built on mutual respect.
The Canadian Federation of Business and Professional Women is a non-profit, non-partisan and non-sectarian organization dedicated to advancing the economic, political, social and employment opportunities of women.
BPW Canada brings together business and professional women from communities across Canada. Our members share knowledge, strengthen one another and work collectively to advance equality.
We provide a welcoming and supportive environment where women can build leadership abilities, expand professional networks, develop new skills and form meaningful, lasting connections.
Membership in a local club connects members to their provincial organization, BPW Canada and BPW International, creating opportunities to learn, lead, advocate and collaborate locally, nationally and internationally.
BPW Canada was founded as one of BPW International’s founding federations.
BPW Canada was founded in 1930, the same year as the International Federation of Business and Professional Women, known as BPW International.
BPW International holds Consultative Status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council and is represented in more than 100 countries. This global connection gives BPW Canada members opportunities to participate in international dialogue, advocacy, leadership and sustainable development initiatives.
For more than 95 years, BPW Canada has provided women with a platform to strengthen their voices, influence policy and contribute to meaningful change.
Through advocacy, education, partnerships and community action, BPW Canada continues to advance issues affecting women and girls.
We develop policy resolutions and submissions that bring the perspectives of business and professional women to governments, organizations and decision-makers.
We support women’s economic independence through leadership development, education, mentorship and the Women’s Empowerment Principles.
Our advocacy has addressed equal pay, workplace equality, human trafficking, discrimination and issues affecting Indigenous women and communities.
BPW members participate in United Nations initiatives, international conferences and global partnerships that advance equality and sustainable development.
BPW Canada unites business and professional women across Canada around four areas of shared action.
Our goal is to empower women to reach their full potential while advancing equality, leadership and opportunity through education, advocacy, collaboration and action.
Connect with women who are learning, leading, advocating and collaborating to build a more equal and inclusive future across Canada and around the world.
