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Are you a business leader or entrepreneur who wants to understand how equity, diversity and inclusion can be used as a tool to drive success?

Or are you interested in learning the latest groundbreaking research on equity, diversity and inclusion in Canada?

On this curated page from the Diversity Institute, you will learn how to create innovative and inclusive workplaces – and how doing so is not just good for society but also good for the bottom line of your business. Visit torontomu.ca/diversity for the latest research, news and events, and more resources.

If women were enabled to fully participate in the economy, we'd add $150 billion to our GDP by 2026

26.1% of majority women-owned SMEs implement marketing innovations: significantly higher than men (9.8%)

Companies with racial and ethnic diversity are 35% more likely to have higher financial returns

Supporting Women Leaders Will Help Achieve Canada’s Net-Zero Goals

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With the right investments, the transition to net-zero will result in the creation of a clean, resilient economy and the development of sustainable, future-proof “green” jobs across sectors, leading to a demand for new skills in the labour market.

Advance organizational diversity by joining the 50 – 30 Challenge

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The 50 – 30 Challenge encourages organizations to advance gender parity (50% women and/or non-binary people) and significant representation (30%) on Canadian boards and/or senior management of members of other equity-deserving groups.

Still not convinced? Watch this webinar to learn more about the 50 – 30 Challenge

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Learn about diversity in the workplace, the opportunities and tools available to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and “what works” in advancing equity, diversity and inclusion.

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