Challenges We Address
Black women across Canada continue to face interconnected barriers to leadership, employment, entrepreneurship, technology, capital, and influence. CBEE Women addresses these challenges through research, partnerships, programs, and systems change that expand equitable opportunities and support lasting economic progress.
The Landscape
Thirteen Interconnected Barriers
These interconnected challenges affect access to opportunity, influence, resources, representation, and economic security across Canada, requiring both individual support and broader systems change
Leadership
Expanding pathways for Black women to lead, influence decisions, advance professionally, and create lasting impact. Learn More
Employment
Creating fairer pathways to meaningful careers, advancement, recognition, and economic security. Learn More
Entrepreneurship
Improving access to resources, networks, markets, and opportunities for business growth. . Learn More
STEM
Supporting greater participation, representation, and leadership across science and technology. Learn More
Artificial Intelligence
Expanding access to AI knowledge, innovation opportunities, leadership, and decision-making spaces. Learn More
Access to Capital
Addressing financial barriers that limit business growth, investment, wealth creation, and opportunity. Learn More
Board Representation
Creating stronger pathways for Black women to actively serve and influence board decisions. Learn More
Public Procurement
Improving access to government contracts, supplier networks, knowledge, and business opportunities. Learn More
Workplace Bias
Addressing barriers that affect fair treatment, recognition, advancement, and workplace belonging. Learn More
Caregiving
Supporting caregivers facing competing family, career, financial, and community responsibilities. Learn More
Digital Divide
Expanding access to technology, digital skills, connectivity, safety, and online opportunities. Learn More
Financial Inclusion
Improving access to financial knowledge, services, tools, and long-term wealth opportunities. Learn More
Policy Representation
Creating pathways for Black women’s expertise to shape public decisions and policy. Learn More