Our DEI Mandate

Diversity & Inclusion Defined

• Diversity refers to the presence of people who, as a group, have a wide range of characteristics, seen and unseen.  We are either born with these or have acquired them. These characteristics may include their gender identity, race or ethnicity, military or veteran status, LGBTQ+ status, disability status, and more.
• Inclusion refers to the practice of making all members of an organization feel welcomed.  Providing them equal opportunity to connect, belong, grow and contribute to the organization.  While the organizations supports the advancement of their skill sets, career, and works to make them feel comfortable and confident being their authentic selves. ¹

We commit to maintaining and promoting a culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all.  A workforce that is diverse, is understanding of various cultures, backgrounds and experiences.  Through this we can better position ourselves to serve our members. The Board and Employees of the Company commit to identifying and challenging their own inherent biases, and to consider diversity and inclusion principles in all aspects of the business.

We recognize that our office and traditional coverage area span the lands of the Neutral, Anishnaabeg, and Haudenosaunee Peoples. As treaty people, we accept the responsibility to honour our relations with First Peoples throughout Ontario. Committed to ongoing learning, we strive to understand the impact of colonialism on local First Nations communities and define our role in reconciliation and collaboration.

1. The inclusion imperative for boards – Redefining board responsibilities to support organizational inclusion,” Mike Fucci and Terri Cooper, 2019: Deloitte Development LL.C.