2025 Government of Canada Workplace Charitable Campaign National Opening Ceremony (WMT2-E22)

Overview

Delivery method

Hybrid

Duration

1 hour

Audience

All public servants at all levels

Description

The Government of Canada Workplace Charitable Campaign (GCWCC) is the largest workplace charitable campaign in Canada. Through this annual campaign, federal public servants across the country collaboratively help build team spirit, create a sense of belonging, and give back to their communities.

This engaging event will feature many special guests, who will launch this year’s campaign and highlight the impact charitable actions have in communities across Canada.

Participants will learn about the ways they can donate to support causes they care about.

Get involved by joining the conversation on social media using #GCWCCCommunities or by visiting Government of Canada Workplace Charitable Campaign.

Speakers

• Elder Verna McGregor, GCWCC Elder-in-Residence
• Michael Sabia, Clerk of the Privy Council and Secretary to the Cabinet
• Annie Boudreau, 2025 GCWCC National Co-Chair and Comptroller General of Canada, Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat
• Nancy Hamzawi, 2025 GCWCC National Chair and President, Public Health Agency of Canada
• Joyce Kadiebwe, GCWCC Youth Council Executive Member, Pairies Region, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
• Shelly Dixit, GCWCC Youth Council Member, Program Officer, Public Safety
• Andrew Treusch, Board Chair, HealthPartners
• Shauna Almas, Executive Director, Development and Interim CEO, HealthPartners
• Dennise Taylor-Gilhen, CEO, United Way East Ontario
• Lauren Dodds, Board Member, United Way East Ontario

Moderator

• Laura Casimiro, Chairperson, Black Professionals Network, Public Services and Procurement Canada
• Raphaëlle Robidoux, Co-Chair, GCWCC Youth Council, Department of National Defence

Artists

• Qattuu, Inuk throat singer
• Asheevak, Inuk throat singer