Resources – CCWESTT

The Burden of Care Addressing Challenges in Employment in the Nonprofit Sector This report examines the perceptions of workers in the nonprofit sector and how these differ from workers in other sectors. Workers in the nonprofit sector have lower job satisfaction than workers in either the public or private sectors. Nonprofit sector jobs are also […]

Discussion Document for a Pan-Canadian Strategy to Advance Gender Equality

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Discussion Document for a Pan-Canadian Strategy to Advance Gender Equality This Discussion Document for a Pan-Canadian Strategy to Advance Gender Equality of the Gender Equality Network of Canada is a culmination of the experiences, stories, expertise, and aspirations of over 150 leaders from across what is commonly known as Canada, nominated by local, federally funded, […]

A Sustainable Jobs Blueprint Part II: Putting workers and communities at the centre of Canada’s net-zero energy economy

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A Sustainable Jobs Blueprint Part II: Putting workers and communities at the centre of Canada’s net-zero energy economy Technical solutions to energy transition are only possible if we have workers and communities that are ready and trained to do the work. Given the scale of the changes needed, that won’t happen without careful planning and […]

Roadmap for the National Action Plan on Violence Against Women and Gender-Based Violence

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Roadmap for the National Action Plan on Violence Against Women and Gender-Based Violence 100 recommendations across four pillars provide a ready roadmap for the National Action Plan on VAW and GBV (NAP) and the NAP Secretariat announced in the federal budget in April. The work in this report should be seen as the beginning of […]

Courage to Act: Developing a National draft Framework to Address and Prevent Gender-Based Violence at Post-Secondary Institutions in Canada

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Courage to Act: Developing a National draft Framework to Address and Prevent Gender-Based Violence at Post-Secondary Institutions in Canada There is an unprecedented conversation in North America on gender-based violence at post-secondary institutions right now. Survivors, administrators, student advocates, parents, faculty, and gender-based violence organizations are pushing for transformative change. The Courage to Act report […]

2024 Special Awareness Calendar

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| EDI, Resources

2024 Special Awareness Calendar 2024 important EDI dates and information. Credit: Charity Village Date: 2024 View

A Transformative Framework to Achieve and Sustain Employment Equity

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A Transformative Framework to Achieve and Sustain Employment Equity The Government launched a task force chaired by Professor Adelle Blackett to undertake the most comprehensive review of the Employment Equity Act since its introduction in 1986. That report is very clear: “Diversity is fact. Inclusion is a choice. Equity is the law.” Credit: Canadian Government, […]

Indigenous Gender Based Analysis Plus (IGBA+) Toolkit

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| Indigenous and STEM, Resources

Indigenous Gender Based Analysis Plus (IGBA+) Toolkit The IGBA+ Toolkit was created for meaningful application by federal and provincial governments, corporations, Indigenous communities and Indigenous women, girls, two-spirit and gender-diverse individuals. To implement IGBA+ means to analyze socio-cultural and historical realities resulting from colonization and systemic racism. Credit: Ministers Advisory Council on Indigenous Women (MACIW) […]

An Essential Guide to Science Advocacy: Equipping scientists to advocate effectively across Canada

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| International Documents, Resources, Systems Change, Women in STEM

An Essential Guide to Science Advocacy: Equipping scientists to advocate effectively across Canada Whether you work in the physical sciences or the social sciences, this guide provides the foundational knowledge and the tools necessary to effectively engage in advocacy as a researcher. This guide was initiated by Senator Stanley Kutcher and the Chief Scientist of […]

Iceland – Act on the Administration of Matters Concerning Equality

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Iceland – Act on the Administration of Matters Concerning Equality This legislation outlines the responsibilities of the Directorate of Equality and the Equality Complaints Committee, and how the Directorate of Equality is to administer and monitor the implementation of all of Iceland’s laws on equality (e.g., the Act on Equal Status and Equal Rights Irrespective […]