Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
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Bruce Ploughman
Champion for LGBTQ2+ Rights View Bio
“As your Champion for LGBTQ2+ Rights, my role is to listen, learn, share and advocate. I will listen to your stories so that I might learn from your experiences. I will share what I have learned with all of you and advocate for the changes necessary to reinforce and strengthen our culture of diversity, inclusion and respect – because that is not only who we are, it is who we aspire to be.”Bruce Ploughman
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STEVE JOURDAIN
Champion of Official Languages View Bio
“It is with great pleasure that I am assuming the role of CFMWS champion for official languages. I wish to be an active contributor to illustrate the cornerstone of our identity, which, constantly enriched by ethnic and cultural diversity, continues to shape our beautiful country. I am eager to work with the network of allies and with everyone who wants to contribute to the openness to others and, by doing so, to make our team stronger. I am looking forward to our discussions in both official languages in the near future..”STEVE JOURDAIN
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NAJIM DOST
Champion for Members of Visible Minorities View Bio
“As the Champion for Members of Visible Minorities, I am proud to be living in a country and working for an employer that not only tolerates but actually treasures diversity.”NAJIM DOST
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SCOTT JOHNSON
Champion for Persons with Disabilities View Bio
“As the Champion for Persons with Disabilities, I see my role as being amplified to an even greater degree. “Disability” comes in many forms, whether visible or non-visible and we all have our “hills to climb.” That said, life presents us all with different hurdles to overcome, regardless of your vocation or history and we work together to get through these challenges at CFMWS.”SCOTT JOHNSON
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Robin Ross
Champion for Indigenous People View Bio
“As the Champion for Indigenous People, I want to inspire others by providing awareness and education within the organization. Inclusivity leads to innovation, creativity and learning from one and other, which are key to a successful, respectful and happy workplace.”Robin Ross
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JODIE MCCLEOD
Champion of Women View Bio
"I have always had a passion for people and social issues. I have witnessed and experienced first-hand the struggles that women face when trying to make it day to day, let alone break through the “glass ceiling” and systemic obstacles, all while balancing immutable commitments. This has enhanced my passion for wanting to facilitate the removal of barriers in every sense through education and advocacy and pave an easier path for those needing support."JODIE MCCLEOD
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LAURIE OGILVIE
Wellness Champion View Bio
“As your Wellness Champion, my role is to listen, advocate and promote personal, non-judgmental supports, services and collaborations that fit with our employees definition of wellness. I want to know how can our experiences shape our organization promoting wellness corporately, within teams, and personally? What exists, and more importantly, what needs to exist. My role is to engage and advance wellness opportunities - for all of us - and for whatever that means to us.”LAURIE OGILVIE
Wellness Champion
