Past Events

As you are aware, there is devastating damage across Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada and out of respect for our members, directors, and friends of WIA, we have made the decision to cancel our summer social axe throwing event. Our plan is to revisit the event in the fall.

Please consider donating to either the Red Cross or other neighbourhood food and clothes drives that are occurring throughout the province.

As the Head of Core Engineering, Guillaume Beauchamp leads all Engineering functions as well as Test and Flight Operations at Wisk . Guillaume started his Aerospace career in 2004 at Bombardier and performed a wide range of roles with an increasing level of responsibilities in Conceptual Design, Certification and Sustaining Programs. In 2017, Guillaume joined MITAC in Japan for 3 years and eventually was named the Chief Engineer for the M100 program prior to coming back to North America.

Aerospace industry is going through a tectonic change — a transformation from one based on fossil fuel to one that will be powered by clean energy. With the emissions growth, and airports (and flights) at risk of being shut down due to environmental challenges, we must decarbonise aviation.

Looking to take your leadership to the next level? The Art of Leadership Women returns this June with its highly anticipated 10th national tour!

This unique one-day conference features an empowering lineup of speakers and topics curated to share strategies and insights on the most critical issues facing leaders today. Don’t miss this invaluable opportunity to develop your leaders, engage your talent and build high-performing teams. Join us for an inspiring day of learning, networking, and championing change for women.

Join us to hear the incredible journey Nancy Venneman has been on since she took the decision to start her own aerospace company. Singlehandedly starting Altitude Aerospace in 2005 and growing the company across 3 different countries, she will share with us her many accomplishments and challenges along the way.

The “Launch Event” will be held at Hunter Hub Collision Space (HNSC 401) at the University of Calgary Campus. The CalgaryToSpace student team at the University of Calgary, 60-member volunteer team is building the city’s first student spacecraft, which is a small satellite “about the size of a loaf of bread”.

McMaster University working to support the Aerospace Industry in Southern Ontario through multiple subsidy options. Employees and employers that support the aerospace sector in Southern Ontario benefit from the 90% cost subsidy across this year’s offerings. On our three single-day courses running in February.

A FREE aviation and aerospace presentations, career information, static aircraft and industry displays.

On International Women’s Day, Women in Aerospace (WIA) Canada in partnership with Downsview Aerospace Innovation & Research (DAIR) and De Havilland Canada (DHC) are proud to announce our upcoming event “The Cost of Not Paving the Runway” to highlight the invaluable impact women have on our industry.

Queen’s University and Women in Aerospace Canada are partnering to present the first aerospace exposition at Queen’s University. Providing a targeted connection between Aerospace Companies and Organizations with Queens academia and talent, while promoting the experience of women in the aerospace industry. The exposition will be followed by a speed mentoring event providing opportunity for Queen’s students to further explore what it means to work in aerospace.

SOLD OUT – ADDITIONAL DATES COMING SOON Operations Leadership Essentials professional micro-credential course with McMaster University.
Key Competencies:
Leadership 4.0 & Self-Assessment
Coaching Fundamentals
Mentorship Fundamentals
Critical Team Communication Skills
Building a Conflict Constructive Team
Industry Leader Insight to Drive Operational Resilience

It’s a new year and a new opportunity to leap outside your comfort zone and take your career to the next level! What’s one big change you’d like to make this year? How would you feel if you actually achieved this?

Joignez-vous à nous au pub Burgundy Lion pour l’événement de réseautage estival de WIA-Canada au Québec. Apportez vos cartes d’affaires et vos meilleures blagues en aérospatiale et venez célébrer avec nous le retour des événements en présentiel. Chaque billet inclut une consommation et des bouchées
Lieu : Burgundy Lion, 2496 Rue Notre-Dame Ouest, Montréal, QC, H3J 1N5
Date : Le mercredi 14 juin 2023 de 18h00 à 21h00
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Join us at the Burgundy Lion for WIA-Canada’s Summer social in Quebec. 
Bring you business cards and best aerospace jokes and come celebrate the return of in person events in Quebec. Each Ticket includes one drink and appetizers. 
Venue: Burgundy Lion; 2496 Rue Notre-Dame Ouest, Montréal, QC, H3J 1N5
Date: June 14 2023
Time:  6pm to 9pm

Let’s celebrate the beginning of summer in style! Join WIA on the patio of the Clubhouse for a Summer Cocktail Networking Evening. WIA invites you to bring friends and colleagues to join you in a networking event overlooking the Royal Woodbine Golf Course. Share what you what you hope to do in the upcoming months, all while enjoying a delicious selection of hors d’oeuvres. We look forward to seeing familiar faces and meeting new friends.

Aircraft Certification Channel is a space to connect experts to share their knowledge in their areas of expertise, bringing interesting and useful content to foment important discussions about aircraft development and certification, supporting the aviation industry.

Named after aviation trailblazer and human rights advocate Elsie Gregory MacGill, the Elsie Award recognizes eight outstanding women across seven categories: Business, Education, Engineering, Flight Operations, Government, Trailblazer, and Rising Star.