What is the IWSCC?

The Inclusive Workplace and Supply Council of Canada (IWSCC) is Canada’s National Certifying Body for Disabled-Owned and Veteran-Owned businesses. IWSCC is a not-for-profit Supplier Diversity organization committed to creating more robust and inclusive businesses, workplaces, and supply chains. We operate today as the only national non-government organization dedicated to supporting Disabled-Owned businesses, and one of few that support Veteran-Owned businesses from coast to coast.

We bring together business owners, buyers, and community partners who share our vision. We promote Veteran-Owned and Disabled-Owned success, provide resources and conduct research to accelerate their growth, and build pathways to entrepreneurship for more Veterans and persons with disabilities.  

Our Vision:

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Every Canadian insititution working proudly with Disabled-owned and Veteran-Owned businesses.

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A nationwide community of Disabled-Owned and Veteran-Owned businesses.

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A Canadian economy free of stigma, with equal access to success for all Veterans and Persons with Disabilities.

What We Do

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Certify

We confirm and guarantee that a business is majority-owned, operated, and controlled by one or more Veterans and/or persons with disabilities.

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Network

We connect our Certified businesses with corporations and public organizations committed to Supplier Diversity – our Corporate Members.

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Educate

We share research, lessons, and resources to empower Certified businesses, and help Corporate Members build inclusive and accessible supply chains.

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Advocate

We promote our community’s successes and experiences to break down barriers for Disabled-Owned and Veteran-Owned businesses in Canada.