In a April 18, 2012, cover story, the Globe and Mail reported that as Canada marks the 30th anniversary of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms – a document that enshrines the rights of equality and diversity – a review of superior court appointments reveals at least one area that falls short: the very judiciary responsible for upholding and interpreting the country’s laws.
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In this Toronto Star op-ed, published on March 20, 2012, DiverseCity co-chairs Ratna Omidvar and John Tory challenge the boardrooms in the corporate, the voluntary and the public sector in the GTA to open themselves to the voices, perspectives, ideas and connections of the other invisible majority.
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In a letter to DiverseCity Co-Chairs Ratna Omidvar and John Tory, Premier McGuinty writes: "I know I speak for all Ontarians when I say that I am delighted that DiverseCity onBoard has been singled out as a model of diverse leadership and as an exemplar of the unique assets and perspectives that visible-minority and under-represented immigrants communities can bring to agencies, boards, commissions and voluntary organizations."
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Read how best to diversify elected office to strengthen decision-making and restore confidence in our public institutions. >> More
The report examines the diversity of those who ran as candidates and those elected in recent federal, provincial and municipal elections in the GTA. >> More
A toolkit for you to use when working with boards on issues around diversity and governance. >> More