CanWIT and the Women’s Executive Network (WXN) Join Forces to Promote the Advancement of Women in Tech

CanWIT and WXN to offer reciprocal discounted membership fees to encourage women in senior level positions within Canada’s tech sector

OTTAWA – CanWIT is excited to announce a new partnership with the Women’s Executive Network (WXN). WXN’s mission to inspire smart women to lead supports CanWIT’s own mandate to promote the advancement of women within Canada’s advanced technology sector. CanWIT is pleased to offer WXN members an annual partner membership rate of $75, and, in turn, WXN is providing CanWIT members with a special offer of a one-time $100 administrative fee.

“This important partnership will provide exciting new opportunities for CanWIT as we continue to grow and collaborate with like-minded organizations to raise the voice of women in technology, whether it is in the work place or the board room,” says Dr. Catherine Aczel Boivie, Chair and CEO, CanWIT. “As an honouree of WXN’s Canada’s Most Powerful Women: Top 100 Awards Program, I know first-hand the importance of WXN in supporting the advancement of women in leadership positions. I congratulate WXN on developing and implementing powerful programs that truly make an impact on the lives of Canada’s current and future leaders.”

CanWIT and WXN will work closely on showcasing each other’s programs and services to highlight the need for more female executives and bridge their two communities, particularly those in the advanced technology sector.

“WXN commends CanWIT for providing such useful programs and resources for women pursuing careers in technology,” says Corie Kaftalovich, Manager, Corporate Membership and Community, Women’s Executive Network. “I look forward to working with CanWIT going forward and welcoming its members to the WXN community.”

CanWIT members can redeem the discounted offer through WXN by contacting Corie Kaftalovich at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 416-361-1475 x 221. WXN members can access the CanWIT discounted membership fee by contacting Emily Boucher at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 902-817-6428.

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Emily Boucher
Executive Director
CanWIT, a Division of CATAAlliance
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