Canadian higher education makes major push for equity

Activist, sociologist and poet Afua Cooper

Leading black rights activist sees hope emerge in Canada

After decade tackling Indigenous mistreatment, nation and its universities widening racial agenda, says Afua Cooper

15 June

University of Toronto, mental health policies

Toronto leads the way for Canada on diversity data

Institution aims to end national reluctance to ask about racial and ethnic identity, with other universities across the country showing interest in following suit

By Paul Basken

6 December

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University promises minority review of black student applications

Calgary initiative aims to stamp out unconscious bias in law and medicine

By Paul Basken

15 September

Canada scores well on governance diversity but has more to do

While finding seats as university directors, minorities still lack teaching equity and questions remain over ‘check-box representation’

By Paul Basken

6 September

Canadian higher education makes major push for equity

Year of collective assessment after Floyd killing leaves nation’s top universities promising firm diversity goals with publicly measurable outcomes

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Canadian higher education makes major push for equity

Year of collective assessment after Floyd killing leaves nation’s top universities promising firm diversity goals with publicly measurable outcomes

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Toronto leads the way for Canada on diversity data

University promises minority review of black student applications

Canada scores well on governance diversity but has more to do

Related universities

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University of Ottawa

University of British Columbia

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