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In January 2008, Deloitte & Touche LLP, Canada, announced its creation of the role of Chief Diversity Officer (CDO). At the time, few other Canadian organizations had similar positions. The CDO’s responsibilities are as follows: oversee the implementation of Deloitte’s diversity strategy; ensure...

With , IBM Canada supports diverse groups—including visible minorities and women—and leverages diversity. Two programs developed to enhance the quality of critical relationships in the workplace are Diversity Network Groups (DNGs) and Diversity Training for People Managers. There are nine DNGs at...

was started in 2008, when a group of Scotiabank LGBT employees and allies created an employee resource group (ERG) called Scotia Pride with the support of Scotiabank’s senior leadership and an executive champion. The ERG's mission is to help the bank foster an inclusive environment where all...

The Financial Post examines women’s representation on corporate boards at the most profitable companies in Canada, assessing women’s advancement and highlighting the gender diversity gap among corporate board directorships. To allow for comparisons over time, Catalyst tracks:

In 2009, wome...