People flourish when they feel safe, are able to be authentic, and feel included, respected and treated fairly. Many in our workplace community are working to enhance these aspects of our individual experience and organizational culture, yet we are committed to doing more.

We believe an inclusive work environment includes recognition, respect, reconciliation, diversity, justice, numerical representation, accommodation, accountability, responsibility and healthy work environments, free from bullying, harassment and discrimination.

Enhancing equity in our environment means giving more attention to interpersonal interactions, universal design principles, and to organizational norms, goals, policies and practices, on their own and the system dynamics they create.

We will more clearly define and communicate our expectations regarding civil, respectful, professional behaviour and a welcoming environment, and increase our opportunities and capacity for productive conversations. We will continue to strengthen alliances that are working to increase mutual understanding, respect and support.

We will increase our workplace representation and/or enhance participation of all, including Indigenous peoples, people of colour, persons with disabilities, women, and people of all gender identities, sexual orientations, ethnicities and religions, while respecting provisions of The Human Rights Code. We will enhance formal recognition programs to include staff in all employment groups.