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This researchwassupportedbythe Social SciencesandHumanitiesResearchCouncilofCanada. y y t y t t si Logo Design si r r si r ive ive DI DIVERSITY CONFERENCE Inclusion Inclusion D Inclusion D ive y t Workplaces in Canada Workplaces Inclusive Creating Inclusion D si r ive Creating Inclusive Workplaces in Canada Inclusive Workplaces Creating D y t si r ive Workplaces in Canada Workplaces Inclusive Creating Inclusion D y y y t t t si si si r r r ive ive ive 1 Workplaces in Canada Workplaces Inclusive Creating Inclusion D Workplaces in Canada Workplaces Inclusive Creating Inclusion D Workplaces in Canada Workplaces Inclusive Creating Inclusion D Inclusion y y t t si r si r ive D ive y t Workplaces in Canada Workplaces Inclusive Creating Inclusion D si r ive Workplaces in Canada Workplaces Inclusive Creating Inclusion D VERSITY NSTITUTE The Diversity Institute conducts and coordinates multi-disciplinary, multi-stakeholder research to address the needs of diverse Canadians, the changing nature of skills and competencies, and the policies, processes and tools that advance economic inclusion and success. Our action-oriented, evidence-based approach is advancing knowledge of the complex barriers faced by underrepresented groups, leading practices to effect change, and producing concrete results. Ted Rogers School of Management’s Diversity Institute (DI) promotes diversity and inclusion as the key to Canada’s economic growth and social development. Founded in 1999, the Diversity Institute leads groundbreaking research on diversity and inclusion in Canada working with a network of more than 100 researchers and 200 partners from around the world. It’s work has supported organizations in developing more inclusive corporate strategies, promoted diverse leadership, created pathways for diverse job seekers. It’s evidence informed approach is helping build an inclusive innovation ecosystem in Canada. The DI is leading the Government of Canada’s Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub and is a partner in the Future Skills Centre. ryerson.ca/diversity @RyersonDI VERSITY [email protected] 416.979.5000 x7268 NSTITUTE This research was supported by the Social In partnership with: With support from: Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada. Contents About the Conference 1 Introduction 2 DAY 1: OPENING RECEPTION 3 DAY 2: DRIVING SYSTEMS CHANGE FOR WORKPLACE INCLUSION 4 Opening Remarks: Why Gender Data and Analysis Matters for the Future of Work 4 Driving Systems Change 5 Organizational Diversity Strategies 7 Tools & Techniques for “Moving the Dial” 8 Lunch: Trailblazing Legislative Change 9 Intersectionality: “Miles to Go Before We Sleep” 12 Data Driven Action: Next Steps 13 DAY 3: WORDS INTO ACTIONS: BUILDING AN INCLUSIVE INNOVATION ECOSYSTEM TO SUPPORT DIVERSE ENTREPRENEURS 15 Opening Remarks 16 Inclusive Entrepreneurship 17 Definitions & Data: Measuring Impact 19 Gender Lens on Entrepreneurship 21 Matching Discourse with Dollars: Procurement Strategies to Support Diverse Entrepreneurs 22 Networks to Support Diverse Entrepreneurs 24 Unlocking Resources Women Need 25 Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub Action Planning Session 27 Speaker Bios 30 Diversity Inclusion Diversity Inclusion Creating Inclusive Workplaces in Canada Diversity Inclusion Diversity Inclusion Creating Inclusive Creating Inclusive Workplaces in Canada Diversity Workplaces in Canada Inclusion About the Conference Diversity Diversity Inclusion The Diversity Institute was pleased to host the Diversity Inclusion Creating Inclusive Workplaces in Canada Inclusion Now conferenceDive at Ryersonrsi University’sty Oakham Creating Inclusive House from November 25-27, 2019, a conference that explored Workplaces in Canada how to drive systemicInclusion change, and enable equitable and fully inclusive environments for women and diverse groups in the workplace. 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