Women Redefining
Leadership in Canada.
Power Shift is a high-trust convening for women at the heart of Canada's political, economic, and institutional future. We examine how authority is exercised, how leadership endures under pressure, and how culture evolves at scale.
Be in the room.
Join senior executives, political staff, public servants, and women operating close to decision-making for grounded, substantive conversations about power.
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Why This
Matters Now
Canada is entering a period of democratic strain, political polarization, and declining public trust in institutions. At the same time, a generational transition is underway—women are stepping into senior leadership roles not as symbolic figures, but as architects of how power is exercised.
These shifts are happening quietly, unevenly, and without the cultural recognition they deserve. Across politics, defence, infrastructure, and energy, women are shaping what comes next. Attracting, retaining, and advancing that talent is not a symbolic objective—it is a strategic necessity.
Power Shift makes this transformation visible.
Upcoming
The 2026 Program
Leading Differently: Women, Power & Politics
Examining how authority is exercised inside democratic institutions—how influence is built, credibility sustained, and leadership endures under pressure.
Lines of Defence: Women at the Frontlines of Change
A curated strategic gathering convening 150–200 women across defence, security, government, industry, and academia.
Our Partners
Founded By
The Convenors
Emily Feairs
A leadership strategist and former Chief of Staff with deep experience working inside political and institutional systems. Founder of The Inner Room and a national convenor focused on how women exercise authority, build institutions, and shape leadership culture at scale.
emily@emilyfeairs.com
Frédérique Tsai-Klassen
Over 30 years of experience across government, politics, and public affairs, including advising federal Ministers and working in international organizations on complex, system-level challenges. As the founder of The Iron Network, she connects and supports women across generations to strengthen leadership capacity and collective impact.
frederique@theironnetwork.caBe Part of What's Next