Women’s Leadership Accord

THRC launched this program in 2025 to spotlight organizations leading the way in creating great workplaces for women and taking concrete action to recruit, retain, and support women, encourage their success, and showcase opportunities in our sector for a fulfilling career.  

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About the Accord


The Women’s Leadership Accord represents a shared commitment among organizations to ensure opportunities for women and other under-represented groups in our workforces.

Click “Read more” to find out what you need to know about the Accord, who can participate, how to join, and more. Then contact us to join!

Signing events

We hold regular signing ceremonies to celebrate organizations that join the Accord.

March 6, 2025 signing ceremony
April 30, 2025 signing ceremony
October 1, 2025 signing ceremony

Accord signatories:

Join the Accord in two simple steps:

1

Commit to meet the program’s four pillars: gender equity, inclusivity, safety, and empowerment.

2

Earn the Certificate of Excellence by demonstrating* what you already have in place to take action in the areas of:

  • leadership 
  • attraction and recruitment 
  • retention 
  • health and safety 
  • community engagement

*Data collected by Trucking HR Canada remains confidential and is not shared with any third-parties, partners, or funders.

Featured news

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Women’s Leadership Accord grows to 73 organizations with new Ontario additions

OTTAWA (ONTARIO), September 15, 2026 — Yesterday, Trucking HR Canada (THRC) welcomed three more organizations to the Women’s Leadership Accord in a special ceremony at the Bridging the Barriers conference in Oakville presented by the Women’s Trucking Federation of Canada. This brings the total to 73 organizations committed to creating great workplaces for women and […]

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Women’s Leadership Accord welcomes 10 Quebec organizations

OTTAWA, ON (September 11, 2026) — Trucking HR Canada (THRC) welcomed 10 more organizations to the Women’s Leadership Accord and awarded each a Certificate of Excellence during a special recognition ceremony at La Soirée de l’industrie 2026, presented by the Association du camionnage du Québec (ACQ) in Montreal on September 10.  This brings to 70 […]

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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 […]

The Women’s Trucking Federation of Canada is a project partner.

Trucking HR Canada acknowledges the support of Women and Gender Equality Canada.