Engineers Canada
Engineers Canada

30 BY 30 SUMMIT 2023 

Welcome to the 2023 30 by 30 Employer Leadership Summit, brought to you by Engineers Canada and Engineers Nova Scotia, with sponsorship from Canada Life. 

View today’s agenda here 

Learn more about the Land that you are on... 

Today, we gather in the city of Kjipuktuk (now called Halifax), which is located on the traditional and ancestral lands of the Mi'kmaq people. The Mi’kmaq people also steward the Eastern Maritime provinces of New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland. 

Learn more about the history of the city now called Halifax, from the Mi’kmaw perspective here.  

In 2015, the Halifax Regional Council passed a Statement of Reconciliation to support the municipality’s work with Mi’kmaq and Urban Indigenous communities, as well as learn from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission and take action toward developing of a new truthful and dignifying relationship with Indigenous people of the land. 

Curious about the land that you are on at any given time across Canada?  Visit here to find out. 

Elder in Residence Program (EIR) at Dalhousie University

Today’s summit began with a blessing by Elder Catherine who is a part of the The Elder’s In Residence Program (EIR) at Dalhousie University. The main purpose of Elders-in-Residence and Indigenous Knowledge Keepers Program is to provide support and counsel to Indigenous students attending Dalhousie University. Learn more about the Elder in Residence Program here.

30 by 30 Conference hosts 

Today’s employer summit is hosted by Engineers Canada, in partnership with Engineers Nova Scotia. Engineers Canada is the national association of the 12 provincial and territorial engineering regulators who regulate engineering practice and license Canada’s more than 300,000 members of the engineering profession. It is the only national voice of the engineering profession in Canada, and works to uphold the honour, integrity, and interests of the engineering profession by supporting consistent high standards in the regulation of engineering, encouraging the growth of the profession in Canada, and inspiring public confidence.  

Engineers Nova Scotia is the licensing and regulatory body for the 8,000 professional engineers and engineers-in-training practising in Nova Scotia or on Nova Scotia projects. Engineers Nova Scotia’s mission is guided by the Engineering Profession Act, as they license registrants who are qualified and competent, assisting them to fulfill their obligations to practice engineering in the best interests of the public. They also hold a vision toward a safe and sustainable Nova Scotia protected by accessible, progressive, and trusted regulation of the engineering profession. 

Our 30 by 30 Conference sponsor: Canada Life 

Canada Life Logo (English)

Engineers Canada is proud to have Canada Life as the exclusive sponsor for this year’s 30 by 30 Conference. Named as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers in 2022, Canada Life is advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace and helping set a new tone and culture for the future. From providing financial support for community initiatives, to being recognized as a leader in sustainability, Canada Life’s aim is to positively impact the world around us. Read more in Canada Life’s 2022 Public Accountability Statement.  

As one of Canada’s leading financial services companies, Canada Life manages over $125 billion in investment assets for Canadians—including the Engineers Canada-sponsored Financial Security Program exclusive to engineers, geoscientists, students, and their families. To get more information on the Engineers Canada-sponsored program with Canada Life, visit the Financial Security Program page.     

Personalized guidance  

Need advice? You can book a free meeting with a health and wealth consultant. They’ll meet with you online or call when it’s convenient for you, at all stages of your financial journey. 

Learn more about today’s entertainment: 

Worthen – School of Highland Dance  

Highland dancing tells a story or reflects upon a way of life. Bringing the Nova Scotian flare to you at this Summit, today’s brief break with entertainment (at 1:30 pm) is brought to you by Worthen School of Highland Dance. Worthen School of Highland dance is a large dance school in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, and has trained many students over the years, some of which have even advanced to compete and win championships at different levels. 

SheNova 

Alycia (fiddle, concertina, feet), Rob (guitar) and Kelly Putnam (bagpipes, whistle), and Laura Watson (fiddle, vocals) have teamed up to bring you the band, SheNova. Based locally in Nova Scotia, SheNova’s sound is a unique blend of foot stompin’ Celtic, old-time fiddling, bagpiping, and singing. Enjoy a performance from the band during today’s cocktail/networking event. 

After the Summit: 

As this year’s 30 by 30 summit is hosted in Halifax, Nova Scotia, here are a few sites that you can explore, all within walking distance from the Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel: 

You may also visit the following restaurants: 

Staying in the city beyond today and and looking to explore? Learn more about Indigenous culture: 

For an even deeper dive into the city of Halifax as well as other activities to explore within the city, check out the Halifax Visitor Guide. 

Thank you for being a part of the 30 by 30 Employer Leadership Summit : Championing Change in the Workplace. We are so delighted that you are here!