Leading with Inclusion: Hans’s Story at Air Canada
“Inclusion isn’t just about having a diversity quota; it’s about well-being and creating a supportive environment for everyone.” – Hans Dupuis, Air Canada. At Air Canada, inclusion goes far beyond fulfilling a diversity requirement. It’s about creating a supportive environment where every employee can thrive. Hans Dupuis, a Specialist in Diversity and Inclusion, embodies the […]
Pilot Project with Home Depot Canada
Ready Willing and Able is pleased to announce the establishment of a national partnership with Home Depot Canada. This national partnership will begin as a pilot project in selected stores in Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto, Halifax, and Fredericton. RWA staff are now meeting with the various store and HR managers in these stores to finalize the […]
RWA – Costco Partnership
RWA is pleased to recognize Costco as the first national employer to join the RWA initiative. Began as a Pilot Project during December 2013, in stores within the Greater Toronto area (GTA), the RWA – Costco national partnership has now expanded to include all Costco locations in Canada. With exemplary leadership from Costco senior management, […]
National Partnership with Holloway Holdings
Recognizing the value of hiring people with intellectual disabilities and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) to address their staffing needs, Holloway Holdings is one of the first national companies to join the RWA team. They have made a commitment to hire people with intellectual disabilities in their various hotel locations in the 8 provinces and territories […]
Federal Budget 2014 Invests in Ready, Willing & Able
Inclusion Canada and the Canadian Autism Spectrum Disorders Alliance (CASDA) applaud the Government of Canada’s 2014 budget investment of $15 million dollars in the ‘Ready, Willing and Able’ (RWA) national employment initiative. Designed to increase the workforce participation of people with intellectual disabilities and ASD, RWA will accomplish this by reaching out to, and engaging, […]
Federal Budget 2014 Invests in Ready, Willing & Able
Inclusion Canada and the Canadian Autism Spectrum Disorders Alliance (CASDA) applaud the Government of Canada’s 2014 budget investment of $15 million dollars in the ‘Ready, Willing and Able’ (RWA) national employment initiative. Designed to increase the workforce participation of people with intellectual disabilities and ASD, RWA will accomplish this by reaching out to, and engaging, […]