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1 Women in IT - The Strength and Knowledge to Lead
Murna Dalton CGI March 8, 2002

2 The Information Technology Industry
Software Applications Users Industry Evolution Middleware & Integration Computer Processing Telecommunications

3 Progress of Women’s Rights in Canada Setting the Stage for the Next Century: The Federal Plan for Gender Equality - Status of Women Canada Women are given full federal right to vote First woman elected to the House of Commons Supreme Court rules that women are not “persons” and cannot be appointed to the Senate of Canada British Privy Council overrules Supreme Court First Woman Senator First province - Ontario first to enact equal pay legislation Canadian Human Rights Act forbids discrimination on the basis of gender and ensures equal pay for work of equal value Charter of Rights and Freedoms, Sec. 28 enacted - Charter Rights apply equally to men and women Gender-based analysis of legislation and policies is adopted by the federal government

4 % Women in BC Gov’t IT Sector by Job Level

5 The Glass Ceiling?

6 Why a career in technology?
Interesting and pays well Innovative and leading edge people and lifestyles Few jobs won’t require use of technology

7 What should you be doing now?
Stay in maths, sciences, technical courses Find a mentor, tutor if you need to Be a mentor, tutor if someone needs you Start thinking about your future career and find out what it will take Start building your resume now

8 Questions?

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