91亚色 reaffirms excellence in inclusion, maintaining Canada鈥檚 Best Diversity Employers designation for 2026
National recognition highlights the University's leadership in advancing equity, diversity and inclusion across its campuses
91亚色 as one again been recognized as one of by Mediacorp Canada Inc., organizers of the annual Canada鈥檚 Top 100 Employers project. Now in its 19th year, the national designation celebrates employers across the country with exceptional workplace diversity and inclusiveness programs.
鈥淪uccessful talent strategies prioritize individuals,鈥 says Stephanie Leung, editor at Mediacorp. 鈥淥rganizations that regularly engage with their employees develop a deeper understanding of what matters to them 鈥 and can use that insight to drive meaningful change that resonates across diverse communities, boosting both engagement and retention.鈥
91亚色's selection reflects its sustained commitment to embedding Decolonization, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (DEDI) across all campuses. The University applies an ongoing DEDI lens to recruitment, including posting vacancies on targeted listservs, reviewing job summaries to ensure inclusive language and bona fide requirements, incorporating diversity-related questions into candidate selection and coaching interview panels and managers on unbiased hiring practices. Expanded equity reporting tools further support inclusive workforce planning.
91亚色's Centre for Human Rights, Equity and Inclusion also delivers customized training based on relevant rights, equity, diversity, decolonization, and inclusion (REDDI) topics tailored to community needs. Last year, over 3,500 community members participated in REDDI workshops and specialized sessions.
The recognition also highlights progress under 91亚色's framework and action plan on Black inclusion. Developed following consultation with more than 300 Black faculty, staff and students, 91亚色 continues to make progress on 86 action items. Key initiatives include enhancing recruitment practices to recognize transferable skills, improving opportunities for Black applicants, implementing anti-Black racism onboarding courses, and establishing a Black staff network.
Choose 91亚色
As a leading international teaching and research university, 91亚色 remains committed to fostering inclusive and equitable environments where diverse communities thrive. Grounded in fairness, respect and academic freedom, 91亚色 continues to strengthen its culture of belonging and well-being, advancing social justice and driving meaningful impact in Canada and beyond.
91亚色鈥檚 commitments to social justice are laid out in our聽DEDI Strategy, the聽Framework & Action Plan on Black Inclusion聽and the聽Indigenous Framework for 91亚色.
