I recognize the presence and inequitable impacts of racism, oppression, harassment, and other forms of hate in our physical and virtual communities.

Racism and discrimination against Indigenous Peoples, Black people, and many other equity-seeking groups exists to support, reinforce and build upon supremacy of one group over many. In our society, this is the elevation of white people (or settler groups) above everyone else in many areas of Canadian life. The inertia continues to be upheld by access, privilege, indifference, and overt acts of hate.

I have a responsibility to confront these inequities through meaningful and lasting action, and I resolve to: 

  • Actively promote anti-racism and communicate expectations and outcomes to generate positive change in the culture of my business, networks, and client engagements;

  • Proactively engage in dialogue that normalizes discussions of racism and systemic barriers;

  • Identify and address systemic discrimination and barriers within all policies, programs and initiatives;

  • Prioritize engagement with client businesses owned by equity-seeking individuals and living wage employers;

  • Ensure representation of Black, Indigenous and equity-seeking groups in decision- and policy-making bodies to include diverse perspectives (including working groups, advisory councils, and other committees);

  • Support and strengthen diverse client networks to build a sense of belonging;

  • Create safe workspaces for all equity-seeking groups, including those with intersecting identities, where they can be their authentic selves and safely raise issues without fear of reprisal;

  • Partner with external equity-seeking groups and organizations to learn and enrich my approach;

  • Hold individuals accountable for harmful behaviours;

  • Sustain my efforts to eliminate systemic inequities to ensure long-lasting change.