Inclusion – Page 2

Leveraging Public Sector Procurement Policies to Expand Opportunities for Women in Engineering The purpose of this project, funded by Women and Gender Equality Canada (WAGE), was to explore the potential to use public procurement policy to advance diversity goals in the procurement of engineering services and to support increased career opportunities for women in consulting […]

Canada’s energy-fuelled gender gap Pay disparity in the energy sector and opportunities for equity in the clean energy economy

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| Resources, SETT Group Document

Canada’s energy-fuelled gender gap Pay disparity in the energy sector and opportunities for equity in the clean energy economy The energy industry is one of the least equitable industries in Canada for women and gender diverse people and one of the largest drivers of the national wage gap. From oil and gas to pipelines and […]

Eployee Resource Groups – Toolkit for creating and sustaining effective ERGs

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| EDI, Resources

Eployee Resource Groups – Toolkit for creating and sustaining effective ERGs A toolkit to support companies as they design and implement employee recource groups. This toolkit contains current (2023) best and promising practices used by some of CCDI’s employer partners. Credit: CCDI Date: 2023 View

Defining SMEs Success in DEI: What Small Steps Matter? CASE STUDY RESEARCH

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Defining SMEs Success in DEI: What Small Steps Matter? CASE STUDY RESEARCH In recent years, the concept of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) has gained widespread attention, emphasizing the need for effective implementation. This case study research is dedicated to exploring and implementing practical strategies that go beyond mere buzzwords, transforming DEI into concrete, actionable […]

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

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| Resources, Women in STEM

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 […]

2024 Special Awareness Calendar

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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, […]

Gender Balance Roadmap: A Roadmap for the Nuclear Industry

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Gender Balance Roadmap: A Roadmap for the Nuclear Industry The future of the nuclear industry has never been brighter. There has also never been a better time to support women working in the nuclear industry than right now. Women in Nuclear Canada (WiN Canada) is committed to supporting the success of the nuclear industry in […]

STEM Moms Project Final Report – Is the transition to Motherhood correlated to the issue of retention for mid-career Women in STEM?

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STEM Moms Project Final Report – Is the transition to Motherhood correlated to the issue of retention for mid-career Women in STEM? The STEM Moms Project was a year long focus group to understand the complexities of layering the ‘Women in STEM’ group on top of the ‘Working Parent’ group; to understand the challenges within […]

Ten simple rules to host an inclusive conference

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Ten simple rules to host an inclusive conference Conferences are spaces to meet and network within and across academic and technical fields, learn about new advances, and share our work. They can help define career paths and create long-lasting collaborations and opportunities. However, these opportunities are not equal for all. This article introduces 10 simple […]