Diversity Equity and Inclusion

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Welcome to the Pearson Centre’s Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (DEI) Hub, a searchable database and knowledge centre created with the goal of empowering Canadians with diverse perspectives, research, and resources to foster inclusion in their families, communities and organizations.

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Webinars

We invite you to explore our upcoming webinars on diverse DEI topics —empowering you with the knowledge and tools to drive meaningful change in your community and workplace.

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Diversity in Canada

  • What is discrimination?
    From subtle to overt to systemic: the forms and grounds of discrimination in Canada.
  • Truth and Reconciliation
    Reports on and calls to action from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada.
  • Recent Statistics
    Over one in three people (36%) aged 15 years and older living in Canada have experienced some form of discrimination or unfair treatment in the five years prior to the latest wave of the Canadian Social Survey.
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Resource database

Search our database of websites, organizations and data related to DEI and discrimination in Canada.

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Database of experts

Search our database of DEI changemakers and thought leaders, and uncover the stories, expertise, and insights shaping a more inclusive Canada

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Clement Virgo

Clement Virgo is a prominent filmmaker and director known for his contributions to Canadian cinema, particularly in portraying the experiences of Black Canadians. His works often explore themes of identity,...

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Angela Robertson

Angela Robertson is a prominent activist dedicated to advancing the rights of Black, women’s, and LGBTQ+ communities. She is the Executive Director of Queen West - Central Toronto Community Health...

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Claudette Dumont-Smith

Claudette Dumont-Smith, an Algonquin woman from Kitigan Zibi, Quebec, has dedicated over 30 years to improving Indigenous health and addressing violence against Indigenous women and girls. She holds a Bachelor...

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Past inspiration

Honour the legacy of changemakers who paved the way for equity, diversity, and inclusion—explore their stories and lasting impact on Canada’s journey toward progress

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James Shaver Woodsworth

Woodsworth was a Methodist minister and social activist who worked extensively with immigrants in Winnipeg's North End. As superintendent of the All People...
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Marlene Catterall

A former politician, Catterall played a key role in advancing gender equity in Canada. She was the first woman to serve as Chief Government Whip, paving th...
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James Gladstone

In the spring of 1945, almost by accident, James Gladstone attended a meeting of the Indian Association of Alberta (IAA). He was instantly taken with the d...
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