{"id":525326,"date":"2026-03-09T21:15:12","date_gmt":"2026-03-09T21:15:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/525326\/"},"modified":"2026-03-09T21:15:12","modified_gmt":"2026-03-09T21:15:12","slug":"wtfc-brings-bridging-the-barriers-conference-to-calgary-in-may","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/525326\/","title":{"rendered":"WTFC brings Bridging the Barriers conference to Calgary in May"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Women\u2019s Trucking Federation of Canada (WTFC) will host its Bridging the Barriers Western Canada conference in Calgary, Alta.<\/p>\n

The event will begin with a networking reception on the evening of May 26, followed by a full-day educational conference on May 27. WTFC said in a news release that the event will bring together professionals from the trucking industry to discuss workforce development initiatives across the sector and support greater participation of women in the industry. <\/p>\n

Keynote speaker, Leslee Montgomery \u2014 an award-winning mental health advocate focused on psychological safety in high-stress industries \u2014 will discuss strategies to help transportation workers build resilience and navigate the pressures of the industry. <\/p>\n

Ruby Murphy-Collins, who has more than 30 years of experience in trucking, will also speak at the event, sharing insights on career development and leadership in the sector.<\/p>\n

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