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News
Study shows Canada needs to prioritize creating a more inclusive science and technology workforce
Jul 6, 2021
By 3M Canada Company
New research from the annual 3M State of Science Index reveals whether it’s finding the way out of the pandemic, or successfully tackling other issues such as sustainability and climate change, 93 per cent of Canadians recognize scientists as being critical to our future well-being in light of the pandemic. At the same time, 68 per cent of Canadians acknowledge underrepresented minority groups often don’t receive access to STEM education, which is critical not only because a more diverse STEM workforce will result in more innovative ideas, but also to enable Canada to increase its global collaboration to help solve some of our biggest problems.
To compete globally, business owners must be leaders on diversity and inclusion
Jul 6, 2021
By Mark Sutcliffe, Ottawa Citizen
Despite a heightened level of awareness and discussion about bias, discrimination and micro-aggressions in the workplace, the experience for many racialized employees hasn’t changed.
SFU’s Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Council welcomes new members
July 5, 2021 | SFU
At the June 7 meeting of the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Advisory Council, nine new members were welcomed to the group.
DIVERSEcity’s Racism and Belonging in Canada online talk: getting to know guest speaker Ravi Basi
By DIVERSEcity Community Resources Society
Join DIVERSEcity on June 29 at 5 pm, for an online talk about racism and belonging in Canada. The virtual cross-cultural workshop will discuss intricate but crucial topics around racism, cultural stereotypes, ingrained biases against others and cultural norms of behaviour. Ravi Basi, Manager, Multicultural Services, Surrey Libraries, is our guest speaker.
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