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International Business Woman Forum
The forum held at Toronto City Hall brought together participants from over 20 countries, including government representatives, business leaders, and international partners.
The forum brought together speakers from diverse industries and countries, including leaders in business, politics, and community development, who shared their experiences, insights, and vision for the future.
Forum Speakers
Panel Discussions
The forum featured three key panel discussions focused on leadership, business, and community impact:
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Women in Politics — with the participation of Natalia Kusendova, highlighting the role of women in political leadership and decision-making
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Women in Business — focused on entrepreneurship, innovation, and opportunities for women in the global economy
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Women in Community — exploring the role of women in social impact, integration, and community leadership
Government & Political Support
The forum received recognition and support from government representatives and political leaders, emphasizing its significance at both local and international levels.
The participation and acknowledgments from public officials highlighted the importance of empowering women in leadership, business, and community development.
The Forum received video greetings and official messages from representatives of federal, provincial, and municipal levels of government in Canada, as well as international partners.
Greetings to the participants of the Forum and to Business Woman PRO Canada and VONA Foundation
were delivered by:
Olivia Chow — Mayor of Toronto
Doug Ford — Premier of Ontario
Anita Anand — Minister of Foreign Affairs of Canada
Kinga Surma — Minister of Infrastructure of Ontario
Yvan Baker — Member of Parliament of Canada
Leslie Church — Member of Parliament of Canada
Nataliya Kusendova-Bashta — Minister of Long-Term Care of Ontario
Chris Fonseca — Councillor Ward 3, City of Mississauga
Natalka Cmoc — Ambassador of Canada to Ukraine
Dmytro Lubinets — Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights
Nataliya Kusendova-Bashta attended the Forum in person and shared her experience in public service and the importance of women’s leadership in politics.
