Fostering an equitable, diverse, and accessible society where everyone can thrive is crucial to ensure that Canada remains an inclusive and welcoming society for all. The research community is no exception. The Government of Canada developed the Dimensions: equity, diversity and inclusion Canada program with that in mind because outstanding science stems from a research community without barriers and one that is able to bring diverse perspectives and insights into the work.

Today, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, awarded ten postsecondary institutions Dimensions recognitions, acknowledging their work to address equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) in their research environment. The program includes four stages of recognition intended to reflect the journey of carrying out EDI work and achieving success. The ten recipients, listed below, are receiving recognitions for the first 2 stages.

Stage 1 - Foundation
Mohawk College
Mount Saint Vincent University
University of Ottawa
University of Winnipeg

Stage 2 - Construction
Sheridan College
Toronto Metropolitan University
The University of British Columbia
Université Laval
University of Calgary
Wilfrid Laurier University

The applications were independently assessed by a committee of 18 academics and professionals with EDI expertise and lived experiences. Institutions provided extensive evidence of the state of EDI in their respective institutions gathered through broad community engagement, gaining insight into the culture of the institution; critical analysis of internal policy and practices; and qualitative and quantitative data collection to identify barriers and gaps. Informed by these sources of evidence, institutions set forth innovative and ambitious initiatives in their action plans that will help measure their progress over the years.