BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//GayOut//Event Export//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH BEGIN:VEVENT UID:316377@gayout.com DTSTAMP:20261013T153940Z DTSTART:20261202T130000Z DTEND:20261202T160000Z SUMMARY:Knowledge Lab: 2SLGBTQIA+ Inclusive Health Benefits DESCRIPTION:December 2\\, 2026 | 1:00 PM –\\; 4:00 PM ET\\n* This ev ent is an included benefit for participants of Pride at Work Canada’s A mbassador Program. Additional participants can register for a fee.\\nHeal th benefits have a tangible impact on employees’ lives\\, and the benef its an organization provides can powerfully reflect its values. Inclusive health benefits send a clear message to 2SLGBTQIA+ employees: you belong here\\, and your health and well-being matter.\\nIn this Knowledge Lab\\ , a panel of experts will explore what 2SLGBTQIA+ inclusion looks like in employee health benefits\\, the barriers queer and trans employees may f ace in accessing appropriate care\\, and key considerations for designing more equitable\\, inclusive benefits programs. Participants will examine practical approaches to identifying gaps\\, strengthening coverage\\, an d creating meaningful impact for 2SLGBTQIA+ employees.\\nKnowledge Labs a re hands-on and participant-driven\\, combining expert insight with colla borative learning. Participants will explore emerging practices\\, test i deas with peers\\, and work together to identify practical solutions they can bring back to their organizations.\\nFasken is the presenting sponso r of Pride at Work Canada’s Ambassador Program and Knowledge Labs.\\nLe arning Objectives\\nUnderstand key considerations for 2SLGBTQIA+ inclusiv e health benefits\\nExplore how to ask questions of providers\\nDevelop s trategies to advocate for or implement more inclusive health benefits\\nA udience\\nHR and DEI professionals\\nERG/affinity group leaders\\nPeople responsible for workplace benefits\\nAccessibility\\nSpoken language: Eng lish\\, with interaction options in French and English\\nClosed captionin g provided: English\\, French (automatic translation)\\nFormat: Virtual ( Zoom in meeting mode)\\nEngagement type: participants invited to engage v ia chat\\, audio\\, and video\\nPlease register additional accessibility requests below. Any questions may be sent to events@prideatwork.ca.\\nReg istration\\nTickets are available on Eventbrite\\; register today! \\nRe gistered Ambassadors: Included. A complimentary registration code will be shared through regular Ambassador Program communications. If you have no t received it\\, please contact Quinn Blue at quinn.blue@prideatwork.ca.\ \nMember ticket price (Proud Partners and Community Partners): $60 + taxe s**\\nNon-member ticket price: $90 + taxes**\\n** Your registration helps make events like this possible. It supports the creation of spaces for l earning\\, networking\\, and meaningful conversations in communities acro ss the country\\, while helping us ensure that seats are reserved for tho se who plan to attend. We remain committed to accessibility and do not wa nt cost to be a barrier to participation. If the registration fee present s a financial challenge\\, please contact us to discuss available options .\\nhttps://www.gayout.com/usa-canada/canada/ottawa/events/knowledge-lab- 2slgbtqia-inclusive-health-benefits-2026-12-02 LOCATION:prideatwork.ca URL:https://www.gayout.com/usa-canada/canada/ottawa/events/knowledge-lab-2slgbtqia-inclusive-health-benefits-2026-12-02 STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR