FinTech Magazine October 2023 | Page 84

EY CANADA

“ Putting people first definitely matters . It ’ s important to understand their interests and ambitions to keep them motivated and engaged ”

DIANA HALDER PARTNER , PAYMENTS PRACTICE LEADER , EY CANADA
The country currently has a genderbalanced cabinet , meaning there are equal numbers of male and female members , and the Canadian government has previously introduced disclosure requirements that bring the issue of gender parity in the workplace into the spotlight , whether companies want it there or not . In case you ’ re wondering , women represent 51 % of the workforce at EY Canada including 45 % of management roles .
Diverse societies require cross-border solutions Canada is a vibrant and modern economy that originated well-known firms such as Shopify , Lululemon and Thomson Reuters . But there is sentiment north of the border that Canada is often overlooked in favour of their American cousins , particularly when it comes to industries like fintech and financial services – which , traditionally , have been concentrated around Silicon Valley and Wall Street respectively .
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