On November 4, CIHR's Institute of Gender and Health (IGH) held its fourth roundtable breakfast called 'Spotlight on Canada: Women in Science, Technology and Trades.' The point of the event, which was held at Place Bell building in Ottawa, was to focus on Canada's action plans to fully integrate women into science, engineering, technology, trades and research agendas. Guest speakers included: Dr. Arthur Carty, National Science Advisor to the Prime Minister and Dr. Margaret-Ann Armour from the Canadian Coalition of Women in Engineering, Science, Trades and Technology.

Here are some pictures taken at the event:

Guests listen attentively as Dr. Miriam Stewart, Scientific Director of CIHR's IGH, opens the roundtable discussion

Dr. Arthur Carty, National Science Advisor to the Prime Minister, prepares to speak about the prevalence of women in the Canadian science and technology sector