Diversity Ink | News and views on diversity and inclusion in Canada

Our vision is a Canada without prejudice and discrimination – a country that celebrates diversity, difference and inclusion. CCDI is proud to share with you its latest initiatives, events and resources dedicated to driving the diversity conversation here in Canada.

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June / July 2019

CCDI is thrilled to announce the winners of the 2019 Awards of Success! These awards have been designed to recognize individuals who have made a significant contribution to diversity and inclusion here in Canada – whether internally to their organization or externally to the community at large.

CCDI received a record number of nominations for our 2019 awards, making the judging process a welcome challenge. Explore the list of winners.

Upcoming events

CCDI Webinar: Engaging Straight, White, Able-bodied, Men (SWAMs) as active allies

July 9: English

CCDI Webinar: Measurement for success

July 11: English

CCDI Webinar: Newcomer inclusion

August 13: English

CCDI Webinar: Religious inclusion and the denigration of the Christian faith

August 15: English

CCDI Webinar: Transitions in the workplace - Promising practices in providing a positive space

September 4: English

CCDI Webinar: Respect in the workplace

September 10: English

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CCDI Webinar: Reverse discrimination

September 12: English

Community of Practice: Circle for reconciliation

September 25: Edmonton AB

October 9: Vancouver BC

October 17: Regina SK

October 21: Victoria BC

October 25: Montréal QC

October 29: St. John's NL

November 5: Halifax NS

November 7: Fredericton NB

November 8: Montcton NB

November 14: Ottawa ON

November 19: London ON

November 21: Mississauga ON

November 22: Kitchener ON

November 26: Oshawa ON

In light of the feedback we’ve received from attendees of our previous French webinars, CCDI has decided to re-evaluate the development and delivery of these webinars and have temporarily removed them from our current programming. We will have a refreshed French webinar program, aimed at better meeting your needs, announced in the upcoming months. We anticipate launching these new webinars in September/October 2019.

Circle for reconciliation

What role do employers have in reconciliation? CCDI is pleased to host a Circle for Reconciliation, which will take participants through the Commission’s recommendations related to the workplace, share locally relevant issues around Indigenous inclusion, and provide examples of ways employers can work toward meaningful reconciliation. Learn more...

CCDI in the news

June 26, 2019: Diversity gap: The disconnect between attitudes and policies at Canadian organizations

June 13, 2019: Gender-neutral bathrooms gaining popularity across Canada

June 12, 2019: Connecting & learning: Linking Leaders 2019

Become a Canadian Certified Inclusion Professional (CCIP™)

As a diversity and inclusion professional, you know your skills are vital to the future of Canadian organizations. Yet, how can you prove to your clients or employers that you have what it takes to advance the D&I agenda and promote real change? Get certified and become a Canadian Certified Inclusion Professional (CCIP™). Learn more...

New podcast - coming soon!

Talking to Canadians is a podcast the strives to tell the unique and diverse stories of Canadians. CCDI’s Founder & CEO, Michael Bach, sits down with people from a wide variety of backgrounds and dives into their unique, lived experiences, to share what connects us as Canadians. Stay tuned!

CCDI calls on Statistics Canada to include LGBTQ2+ people in Census

Currently, the only nation-wide available data from Statistics Canada about LGBTQ2+ people in Canada is about the number of gay, lesbian and bisexual people in same-sex marriages, or cohabitating couples. This leaves out individuals who are single and people who don’t identify as gay, lesbian and bisexual. It also doesn’t offer any information about trans and two-spirit Canadians. In short, it is woefully lacking. Read more...

Welcome to our new Employer Partners

We mainly work with employers, because we know that when the workplace is inclusive, positive effects are felt by the broader community. Join us in welcoming the latest addition to our unparalleled Employer Partner roster :