ENABLE Canada – York

​ENABLE Canada – York

​Building a Barrier-Free Future

​Supported by Schulich Startups

​Following community-led sessions in Niagara, Peterborough, and Sudbury, ENABLE Canada returns to York Region with a focused convening on May 7, bringing together leaders from government, education, employment, technology, and community organizations to advance inclusive workforce systems across the region.

​With over 8 million Canadians living with a disability, many of whom remain excluded from meaningful employment despite being job-ready, York Region plays a critical role in shaping inclusive labour markets, accessible systems, and future-ready talent pipelines. ENABLE Canada – York is designed to create space for local decision-makers, institutions, and ecosystem leaders to align on practical, collaborative approaches to accessibility, inclusive hiring, and workforce participation.

​This York-based convening emphasizes systems-level collaboration how municipalities, employers, post-secondary institutions, nonprofits, and innovators across York Region and the GTA North can work together to reduce fragmentation and strengthen long-term employment outcomes for people with disabilities. Additional details, including partners and initiatives, will be shared soon.

​What to Expect

​Participants will engage in:

• ​Conversations on inclusive employment, accessibility, and workforce innovation

• ​Panels featuring leaders across policy, education, technology, and lived experience

• ​Showcases of accessibility-first tools and inclusive systems approaches

• ​Meaningful networking with employers, educators, policymakers, community leaders, and innovators

​Speakers, partners, and program details will be announced soon.

​Who Should Attend

​This event is ideal for:

• ​Employers and HR leaders

• ​Municipal, provincial, and economic development teams

• ​Post-secondary institutions and career centres

• ​Nonprofits, workforce agencies, and community organizations

• ​Entrepreneurs, innovators, and accessibility advocates

​ENABLE Canada is a national initiative advancing accessibility, inclusive employment, and systems-level collaboration across Canada, delivered by Enabled Talent.