Trigger Warning: Mentions of residential schools, colonial impacts & violence against Indigenous Peoples. On September 30th, we honour and commemorate the intergenerational survivors, and lost children of residential schools who were stolen from their families. We take time to reflect, and to learn about the legacy of residential schools and its continued impact on survivors,… Continue reading Honouring Canada’s Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30, 2023
Read MoreThe Globe and Mail – Research shows women of different ethnicities rarely work together to address workplace inequity
This article is published in The Globe and Mail. DEI consultant and strategist, Anisha Phillips, emphasizes the persistent divide between white women and women of colour in professional settings. Drawing from her extensive work at Canadian Equality Consulting, Phillips notes the deep-seated issues of trust and historical legacies that continue to influence present-day interactions. Phillips… Continue reading The Globe and Mail – Research shows women of different ethnicities rarely work together to address workplace inequity
Read MoreBiphobia and Bi-Erasure – How We Can All Confront Discrimination Against Bisexual Folks
Warning about self-harm/suicide mention For thousands of years, queer people have existed – across the world, across cultures, across languages. The need to love is a human need, as vital as air and water. As obsessed with ‘independence’ as our world might be, we are anything but independent. We thrive because of interdependence. Our connection… Continue reading Biphobia and Bi-Erasure – How We Can All Confront Discrimination Against Bisexual Folks
Read MoreBeyond Pride Month – Being An Effective Ally to the Queer and Trans Community For the Entire Year
Globally, Pride Month takes place in June. This month involves parades, shows, events, drag shows, and other activities to celebrate and advocate for 2SLGBTQIA+ people, communities, existence, rights, and joy. While June is Pride Month, this does not mean that celebrations and activism should only take place for that one month of the year. While… Continue reading Beyond Pride Month – Being An Effective Ally to the Queer and Trans Community For the Entire Year
Read MoreAddressing Bias in Tech
Despite its potential for positive transformation, technology is not immune to bias. Technology has become an integral part of our lives, shaping the way we interact, work, and make decisions. However, bias in technology can perpetuate inequality, reinforce stereotypes, and exclude marginalized groups. In this blog post, we will delve into the issue of bias… Continue reading Addressing Bias in Tech
Read MoreA New Tool to Advance DEI – Equality 360
Canadian Equality Consulting (CEC) has rebranded our DEI Subscription Services product and relaunched it as Equality 360! What you have come to know and love about our Subscription Services product, is still Equality 360 plus so much more. What is Equality 360 and what are we doing at Collision? Recent social justice movements have changed… Continue reading A New Tool to Advance DEI – Equality 360
Read MoreThe Importance of DEI in Tech
Canadian Equality Consulting is headed to the Collision Conference to advance Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) in Tech! In an era marked by technological advancements and interconnectedness, conferences have become essential platforms for fostering collaboration, exchanging knowledge, and propelling innovation. One such notable event that stands out is the Collision Conference, a global gathering of… Continue reading The Importance of DEI in Tech
Read MoreCurrent surge of anti-trans hate and violence and actions to practice allyship to the trans community
For the past several years, the transgender community has been experiencing and witnessing a surge in anti-trans hate and violence, which aims to threaten the safety and well-being of transgender and genderqueer individuals and the wider queer community. Anti-trans and anti-queer hate are not new phenomena, but have their origins in colonialism, White Supremacy, as… Continue reading Current surge of anti-trans hate and violence and actions to practice allyship to the trans community
Read MoreParental Leave in Canada: What to Know
What is parental leave? How does parental leave work in Canada? The answers to these questions are not always obvious, and it can be difficult to know whether you have gotten all of the information. This blog is part of a two-part (2) series on parental leave in Canada. Keep reading to learn more about… Continue reading Parental Leave in Canada: What to Know
Read MoreManaging ADHD in the workplace
It is not impossible to have a successful careers and have ADHD, but it takes effort on the part of both parties to understand what ADHD is, how common workplace challenges, such as stress, can exacerbate ADHD symptoms, and how individuals who have ADHD can help give their brains a mini-reset or dopamine boost when… Continue reading Managing ADHD in the workplace
Read MoreSUPPORTING THE GROWING NUMBER OF WORKERS WITH ADULT ADHD
Adult ADHD is a growing point for discussion on social media. While ADHD used to be largely associated with elementary-aged boys who couldn’t sit still in class, we are now seeing a growing group of adults, particularly working-aged women, who are just now discovering that they may, in fact, see the world through ADHD-coloured glasses.… Continue reading SUPPORTING THE GROWING NUMBER OF WORKERS WITH ADULT ADHD
Read MoreA Conversation on Anti-Black Racism in Education
On March 16th, I had the opportunity to take part in an interview with CBC Toronto. This article discusses some of my perspectives around the use of the N-word in an educational and professional environment. This story was based on a guest speaker who facilitated a workshop for George Brown College students. While explaining one… Continue reading A Conversation on Anti-Black Racism in Education
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