| "Advancing Inclusive Innovation in Canada: The Impact of the IIE-Net Project"DATE TBD Toronto Metropolitan University | Publication | 2025-04-04 | Cukier, W. |
| "Refugee Entrepreneurship and Family Business in Canada""Presented at the 13th International
Research Meeting in Business and
Management (IRMBAM), at IPAG
Business School, Nice Campus, France." Toronto Metropolitan University | Activity | 2024-07-04 | Rahman, A. |
| AI, Remote Work, and Productivity: An International ConferenceWelcome note and chairmanship of AI, Remote Work, and Productivity: An International Conference at St. John's. Memorial University, Toronto Metropolitan University | Activity | 2025-05-08 | Fang, T., Cukier, W. |
| Applying Critical Race Theory to research on Black entrepreneurship Toronto Metropolitan University | Activity | 2024-08-27 | Cukier, W. |
| Catalyst Canada: Reimagining Business Immigration An insightful roundtable discussion which explores the economic immigration policy issues from a long-term prosperity perspective. Toronto Metropolitan University | Activity | 2025-05-01 | Cukier, W. |
| Experts in what? A nested case analysis of DEI ideology, power dynamics, and change in entrepreneurial ecosystemsOn July 4-6, 2024, The Diversity Institute presented 2 papers in the EGOS 2024 Conference entitled: 1) Women Entrepreneurs and Sustainability Initiatives: Evidence from Canada & 2) Experts in what? A nested case analysis of DEI ideology, power dynamics, and change in entrepreneurial ecosystems Toronto Metropolitan University | Activity | 2024-07-04 | Cukier, W. |
| Facilitating newcomers' entrepreneurship in Canada: The case of Newcomers Entrepreneurship Hub. Bridging Divides Pre-Conference Meeting and 27th Canadian Ethnic Studies Association (CESA) Conference, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta. Toronto Metropolitan University | Activity | 2024-11-14 | Cukier, W. |
| How to Support Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Through Business and Innovation ProgrammingOn July 9, 2024, the Diversity Institute presented a session at the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario (FedNor) focusing on how to support equity, diversity, and inclusion through business and innovation programming: Guest Presentation to Regional Development Agencies. Toronto Metropolitan University | Activity | 2024-07-09 | Cukier, W. |
| Immigrant entrepreneurs About one in four of the over one million private-sector businesses in Canada is majority owned by an immigrant. Immigrants account for 32% of all business owners with paid staff in Canada, creating jobs in all sectors of the economy. This session is focused on
on the immigrant entrepreneurial ecosystem in Canada and the immigrant pathway in the ecosystem. Using a gender and intersectional lens, this panel includes recent works on immigrant women, Black immigrants, francophone immigrants in Quebec, as well as immigrants in St. John’s. The session also highlights barriers and enablers in the inclusive innovation ecosystem.
Toronto Metropolitan University | Activity | 2025-03-15 | Cukier, W. |
| Inclusive Innovation in Science and Tech: Bridging the Technology Skills Gap for Women and other Equity-Deserving GroupsOn July 25, 2024, Diversity Institute presented at the CICE-2024 Conference on Inclusive Innovation in Science and Tech: Bridging the Technology Skills Gap for Women and other Equity-Deserving Groups Toronto Metropolitan University | Activity | 2024-07-25 | Cukier, W. |
| Inclusive Innovation of Immigrant Entrepreneurship2024 Metropolis Conference,
March 2024 | Activity | 2024-03-13 | Guang Ying Mo |
| Industry Perspectives: Key Debates Around New TechnologiesPlenary Session in AI, Remote Work, and Productivity: An International Conference Toronto Metropolitan University | Activity | 2025-05-09 | Cukier, W. |
| Leveraging Diverse ProcurementPart of the five-webinar Inclusive
Entrepreneurship Webinar Series.
On average over 100 people
attended each webinar. Toronto Metropolitan University | Activity | 2024-03-21 | Cukier, W. |
| Migrants’ economic integration and EntrepreneurshipOn July 2, Dr. Aziz Rahman chaired an online session on Migrants’ economic integration and Entrepreneurship and presented the Refugee Entrepreneurship in Canada paper online at the IMISCOE Conference on July 3. Toronto Metropolitan University | Activity | 2024-07-02 | Rahman, A. |
| Opportunities in Supplier Diversity Programs"Presented at the Diversity Expo:
2SLGBTQI+ Business Edition" Toronto Metropolitan University | Activity | 2024-08-16 | Cukier, W. |
| Project spotlights: Pathways to employment & entrepreneurship for diverse workers. Insights in Action Tour: Skills To Drive Inclusive Growth in Ontario. Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Toronto Metropolitan University | Activity | 2024-09-17 | Cukier, W. |
| Reaching Women Entrepreneurs: A Virtual Conversation with Women’s Business Centers Counselors in the United States, Canada and Mexico.Participated as the panelist at the Best Practices Webinar. The panel discussion was on Best Practices for Reaching Women Entrepreneurs Toronto Metropolitan University | Activity | 2024-09-24 | Cukier, W. |
| Refugee Entrepreneurship in CanadaOn July 2, Dr. Aziz Rahman chaired an online session on Migrants’ economic integration and Entrepreneurship and presented the Refugee Entrepreneurship in Canada paper online at the IMISCOE Conference on July 3. Toronto Metropolitan University | Activity | 2024-07-03 | Rahman, A. |
| Spotlight on Diversity: Black EntrepreneurshipPart of the five-webinar Inclusive
Entrepreneurship Webinar Series.
On average over 100 people
attended each webinar. | Activity | 2024-03-21 | Mohamed Elmi |
| Spotlight on Diversity: Immigrant EntrepreneurshipPart of the five-webinar Inclusive
Entrepreneurship Webinar Series.
On average over 100 people
attended each webinar. Toronto Metropolitan University | Activity | 2025-03-21 | Cukier, W. |
| Spotlight on Diversity: Immigrant Entrepreneurship. Inclusive Entrepreneurship Webinar Series. Toronto Metropolitan University | Activity | 2024-03-21 | Cukier, W. |
| State of Women’s Entrepreneurship in Canada (SOWE) reportDI presented the key findings from WEKH’s 2025 edition, highlighting the recent research and data that reveal the current landscape for women entrepreneurs. Toronto Metropolitan University | Activity | 2025-03-05 | Cukier, W. |
| Too big to fail vs. too small to see: Rectifying the bias against spillover multiplier effects of SMEs and women entrepreneurship. Administrative Sciences Association of Canada (ASAC) 2024, Université de Sherbrooke, Longueuil, Quebec. Toronto Metropolitan University | Activity | 2024-06-02 | Cukier, W. |
| Where are we now? An update on economic challenges and progress in Canada - Education, Employment, Entrepreneurship, and Leadership. International Decade for People of African Descent 2015-2024: Advancing Social and Economic Inclusion in Canada. Toronto Metropolitan University | Activity | 2024-02-09 | Cukier, W., Mohamed Elmi |
| Women Entrepreneurs and Sustainability Initiatives: Evidence from CanadaOn July 4-6, 2024, The Diversity Institute presented 2 papers in the EGOS 2024 Conference entitled: 1) Women Entrepreneurs and Sustainability Initiatives: Evidence from Canada & 2) Experts in what? A nested case analysis of DEI ideology, power dynamics, and change in entrepreneurial ecosystems Toronto Metropolitan University | Activity | 2024-07-04 | Cukier, W. |
| Women Who Trade, Women Who Lead: Shaping the Future of Global TradeDI research team presented, highlighting the importance of trade and the existing barriers for women entrepreneurs to be represented in exports and international business Toronto Metropolitan University | Activity | 2025-03-20 | Cukier, W. |
| ASAC 2025Wendy and Mohamed attended the conference and participated as Podcast Guests with regards to the topics of international migration - discussions on the root causes and drivers. Toronto Metropolitan University | Activity | 2025-05-17 | Cukier, W., Mohamed Elmi |
| Borders & Belonging: In Conversation podcast Toronto Metropolitan University | Activity | 2025-05-13 | Cukier, W. |
| Skills for Change Spotlight Series: Women’s Leadership and Empowerment – Breaking Barriers, Building LegaciesDr. Cukier participated in this series, exploring existing barriers of women entrepreneurs Toronto Metropolitan University | Activity | 2025-03-18 | Cukier, W. |
| Regional Roundtable Insights in Action Tour in OntarioThe presentation's focus was on
driving inclusive innovation, skills,
and employment. Toronto Metropolitan University | Activity | 2024-09-17 | Cukier, W. |
| The presentation of the State of Women's Entrepreneurship (SOWE) report at the Université de l'Ontario français (UOF)DI research team presented the findings of the State of Women's Entrepreneurship (SOWE) report at the Université de l'Ontario français (UOF) Toronto Metropolitan University | Activity | 2025-02-24 | Cukier, W. |
| "Immigrants Entrepreneurship: Challenges and Opportunities (Full Paper Proposal)"DATE TBD, PROPOSAL Toronto Metropolitan University | Publication | 2025-04-04 | Cukier, W. |
| "Newcomer and Immigrant Entrepreneurship: The case of NEH (Full Paper Proposal)"DATE TBD, PROPOSAL Toronto Metropolitan University | Publication | 2025-04-04 | Cukier, W. |
| Immigrant Entrepreneurship in Canada: Challenges and Opportunities Toronto Metropolitan University | Publication | 2024-12-01 | Mohamed Elmi, Cukier, W. |
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