“Corporate Canada lags globally when it comes to gender diversity in corporate leadership and this comes at a cost to the competitiveness of our economy. The decline in women in top executive roles in 2015 indicates that the vast majority of companies in Canada have not made a commitment to making progress on gender diversity in executive roles and on boards. In a country that is in significant need of greater innovation and productivity, it would seem obvious that capitalizing on 100% of the talent pool is critical to a more competitive economy. It is time we see corporate Canada commit to making meaningful strides towards increasing the representation of women in leadership.”

–	Jennifer Reynolds, President & CEO, Women in Capital Markets; Member, 30% Club