TORONTO, May 29 /CNW/ - Despite legislated human rights protections for
lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) individuals in Canada,
workplace barriers for LGBT employees persist creating a potential loss to
organizations needing to competitively engage and retain top talent. Fostering
more inclusive workplaces is critical to develop and sustain marketplace
advantage.WHAT:  Catalyst will release new findings from its latest research report
           Building LGBT-Inclusive Workplaces: Engaging Organizations and
           Individuals in Change which explores LGBT inclusion in Canadian
           businesses. Catalyst will present insights and findings specific
           to LGBT women as well.

           Panel discussion and Q&A for audience and media follow
           presentation of findings.

    WHO:   Deborah Gillis, Vice-President, North America, Catalyst
           Sylvia Chrominska, Scotiabank Group Head, Global Human Resources
            and Communications
           Christine Silva, Senior Associate, Catalyst
           Cory Garlough, Scotiabank Vice President,
            Global Employment Solutions
           Esther Dryburgh, Partner - Financial Services Sector,
            Global Business Services, IBM Canada Ltd.
           Michael Bach, National Director of Diversity,
            Equity and Inclusion, KPMG LLP (Canada)

    WHEN:  June 3, 2009, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm EDST

    WHERE: Schooner Room, 4th Floor
           Scotiabank, 44 King St. West, Toronto, Ontario