Disability and Work in Canada Conference 2025 by Canadian Council on Rehabilitation and Work
PsycIME - your trusted employee wellness partner
Join us at this year’s Disability and Work in Canada Conference 2025 (DWC 2025) on December 1st and 2nd in Ottawa, Ontario, and explore how disability-inclusive workplaces don’t just fulfil an ethical imperative; they drive innovation, growth, and competitive advantage. This two-day event will bring together business leaders, government policymakers, human resources professionals, disability advocates, and innovators to unpack how inclusive employment practices unlock real economic and social value.
Whether you’re looking to build inclusive recruitment systems, measure the business impact of your accommodations, or lead change on the ground, this conference offers insights, tools, and connections to accelerate your journey.
We are a proud sponsor of this event, and we are excited to meet you in Ottawa! Visit our exhibitor table and find out more about PsycIME’s services and offerings.
About Canadian Council on Rehabilitation and Work
The conference is presented by the Canadian Council on Rehabilitation and Work (CCRW), a national non-profit committed to promoting meaningful and equitable employment for Canadians living with disabilities. CCRW supports employers, job-seekers, and service providers through consulting, training, initiatives, and research-led tools. As an example, their 2024 Trends Report outlines how closing the disability-employment gap could add up to $50 billion to Canada’s GDP while generating enhanced innovation and diverse talent.
With decades of experience in inclusive employment and a deep network across sectors, CCRW sets the stage for meaningful discussion grounded in evidence, best practice, and measurable impact.
About Disability and Work in Canada Conference 2025
DWC 2025’s “Driving Economic Success: The Impact of Disability Inclusion in the Canadian Workplace” is designed to move beyond obligation and into strategic opportunity.
On Day 1, we explore how inclusive workforces spur creativity, deliver competitive advantage, and open new markets. Day 1 sessions include keynote talks and case studies from leading companies that have built disability-confident recruitment and accommodation systems.
On Day 2, we dig into how organizations implement inclusion initiatives, measure outcomes, and embed strategic accountability into business systems. Day 2 focuses on measurement, metrics, and governance: how to turn commitment into action and action into measurable business results. Attendees will leave equipped with frameworks, tools, and peer networks to accelerate inclusion within their organizations.
Date: December 1-2, 2025
City: Ottawa, Ontario
Venue: The Westin Ottawa (11 Colonel By Drive)
Theme: The Impact of Disability Inclusion in the Canadian Workplace
PsycIME: Partnering for workplace inclusion strategy and reliable assessment pathways
PsycIME brings its deep expertise in disability assessments, return-to-work evaluations, fitness-for-duty reviews, and medico-legal psychiatry to the heart of this conference. As a provider of high-quality, psychiatrist-led independent medical evaluations (IMEs) and disability assessments across Canada, PsycIME helps bridge the gap between clinical integrity, workplace accommodation, and business outcomes.
In the context of DWC 2025, PsycIME’s contribution is two-fold:
- By supporting evidence-based assessment and accommodation practices, PsycIME helps employers understand how mental health, functional capacity, and disability interact with employment systems, in turn enabling more inclusive decision-making, improved retention, and reduced risk.
- By partnering in the conference milieu, PsycIME offers employers and HR professionals a chance to connect the dots between workplace inclusion strategy and reliable assessment pathways, ensuring that disability inclusion isn’t just aspirational but operational, accountable, and sustainable.
Together, PsycIME and CCRW invite you to attend DWC 2025 to explore how investment in disability inclusion delivers real economic returns, drives innovation, strengthens workforce potential, and builds workplaces where all talent thrives.
