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Equity

BY LESLEY EVANS OGDEN | November 19 2019

Variations in the language used by men and women in their applications didn’t seem to be a factor, however.

BY MOIRA MACDONALD | November 13 2019

The survey, which closes December 6, aims to address the lack of data on equity, diversity and inclusion in the postsecondary sector.

BY LÉO CHARBONNEAU | November 05 2019

Universities Canada’s first-ever survey on EDI lets members compare results, share best practices.

BY MEGAN JENKINS | October 18 2019

“We Are Hockey” celebrates hockey players of colour and their impact on the sport in Canada.

BY DIANA DUONG | October 16 2019

The conversation about race in the profession is heating up. Here’s why.

BY STEPHANIE WHITNEY | September 09 2019

I am determined to amplify my voice so I can have impact in the work I do.

BY MATTHEW HALLIDAY | September 09 2019

Changes affect four equity-seeking groups: women, persons with disabilities, Indigenous people and visible minorities.

BY SPARROW MCGOWAN | August 20 2019

The new network of regional centers of excellence comes on the heels of Canada’s first national accessibility law.

BY JASMEET BAHIA | July 02 2019

Systemic racism is in the very foundations of universities; its influence is insidious and persistent.

BY DAVID KENT | July 02 2019

Simple, rather than drastic, changes can go a long way to improving equality.

BY DIANE PETERS | June 26 2019

Canada’s “queen of giraffes” – denied tenure because she was a woman, despite her groundbreaking research – finally gets the recognition she deserves.

BY SHEILA COTE-MEEK | June 24 2019

A new federal charter, with funds to match, will help institutions to identify systemic barriers.

BY ROHINI BANNERJEE | May 22 2019

The challenges of being true to oneself while representing the collective.

BY ANQI SHEN | May 15 2019

The new Dimensions pilot program to advance equity, diversity and inclusion in Canada’s postsecondary institutions to open on June 3.

BY DAVID KENT | March 15 2019

These are just a few of the ways that men and women can help to balance the gender scales in academic science.

BY BECKY RYNOR | March 11 2019

New tool seeks to draw attention to the imbalance in sources used by major news outlets.

BY ANQI SHEN | February 20 2019

Consultations will continue in February and March with underrepresented groups and academic institutions on the draft charter aimed at promoting equity, diversity and inclusion.

BY DAVID KENT | January 09 2019

Some practical and achievable ways that every male scientist can help balance the gender scales in 2019.

BY ALEXIS KIENLEN | January 08 2019

The work celebrates water, life and womanhood.

BY TIM LOUGHEED | December 19 2018

“I’m a little bit saddened that in 2018 we’re still talking about this,” says chief science advisor Mona Nemer.

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