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March 15, 2015 / Women on Board

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Women on Board

Posted on March 15, 2015

Women on Board Resources

Here are some resources regarding Board Opportunities and Initiatives to help get more women on boards:
Canadian Board Diversity Council:  http://www.boarddiversity.ca/
Institute of Corporate Directors:  http://www.icd.ca/Home.aspx
Global Board Ready Women (Women on Boards Task Force):  http://www.tiaw.org/?page=gbrw

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