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Women with Drive continues to deliver essential learning and networking
OTTAWA, ON (March 5, 2026) — Trucking HR Canada (THRC) wrapped up another successful Women with Drive Leadership Summit today, filled with powerful keynote speeches, an insightful panel discussion, and valuable learning opportunities. The Women with Drive theme for 2026, Thriving in a Shifting World, focused on leading through economic strain, rapid technological change, and […]

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THRC names Michelle Arseneau as recipient of 2026 Women with Drive Leadership Award
OTTAWA, ON (March 5, 2026) — Trucking HR Canada (THRC) has recognized Michelle Arseneau of GX Transport as the 2026 recipient of the Women with Drive Leadership Award. The award ceremony was part of a full day of professional learning, networking, and celebration at the 12th annual Women with Drive Leadership Summit in Toronto. “We’re […]

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Women’s Leadership Accord adds 10 recipients at Women with Drive
OTTAWA, ON (March 5, 2026) — Trucking HR Canada (THRC) welcomed 10 more organizations to the Women’s Leadership Accord in a special ceremony at today’s 12th annual Women with Drive Leadership Summit in Toronto. This brings the total to 60 organizations committed to creating great workplaces for women and taking concrete action to recruit, retain, […]

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Last chance to get your seat for Women with Drive
Ottawa, ON (February 24, 2026) — Don’t miss the last few days to reserve your seat for the Women with Drive Leadership Summit in Toronto March 5. Reserve your spot now. The powerful day of learning and networking is headlined by a panel discussion with C-suite women from leading companies. The panel, called Women of […]

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C-suite women headline panel discussion at WWD
Ottawa, ON (January 27, 2026) — A new panel discussion with C-suite women from leading companies has just been added to the already powerful line-up for Women with Drive in Toronto March 5. The panel, called Women of the C-Suite: Thriving in a Changing World, covers what matters to the industry during this time of […]

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Women with Drive adds more power to the program with Angela Payne and Learning Highway breakouts
Early bird pricing ends January 30 OTTAWA, ON (January 16, 2026) — Trucking HR Canada is adding even more value to the 2026 Women with Drive Leadership Summit (March 5, Toronto), with a featured networking experience headlined by emotional intelligence expert Angela Payne and the reveal of Learning Highway breakout sessions. Payne will present Connection […]

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Canadian astronaut to address 2026 Women with Drive Summit
Theme for 2026: Thriving in a shifting world OTTAWA, ON (December 15, 2025) — Trucking HR Canada is excited to announce another feature speaker for the 2026 Women with Drive Leadership Summit on March 5, 2026 in Toronto. Dr. Shawna Pandya — astronaut, aquanaut, and emergency and aeromedical transport physician — will deliver a keynote […]

- Date
- March 5
- Location
- Westin Toronto Airport Hotel
2026 Women with Drive Leadership Summit
The 12th annual Women with Drive Leadership Summit takes place on March 5, 2026 at the Westin Toronto Airport Hotel. This year’s theme Thriving in a shifting world celebrates the profound impact of Women with Drive and the progress of trucking and logistics employers in supporting women’s professional goals. This year’s summit also promises to […]

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2026 Women with Drive Summit focuses on thriving in a shifting world
OTTAWA, ON (December 1, 2025) — Registration is now open for Trucking HR Canada’s 2026 Women with Drive Leadership Summit on March 5, 2026 in Toronto. This year’s theme, Thriving in a shifting world, focuses on how to lead during a time of economic strain, rapid technological change, and geopolitical instability. The day includes a […]
Why Women with Drive matters — especially now
Commentary by Angela Splinter, CEO, Trucking HR Canada In times of uncertainty, connection is essential, not just for coping, but for thriving. Across the trucking and logistics sector, organizations and individuals are navigating shifting economic conditions, workforce pressures, technological change, and evolving expectations around leadership. In times like this, it can be tempting to narrow […]