A new report shows that DEI is a top priority for Canadian organizations but many feel stuck in meeting their DEI goals.

Toronto, Canada: MVD Consulting Inc. today released The State of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in Canadian Workplaces 2023. The report reviews secondary research on diversity, equity, and inclusion to explore the progress workplaces have made in achieving DEI in their organizations. The report seeks to create a benchmark against which workplaces may measure their progress. In addition, the report asks important such as what advancements workplaces have made to date, which challenges they experience, and what Canadian workplaces can do to achieve their DEI goals.

The State of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in Canadian Workplaces 2023 report offers a new way for employers and organizations to assess how far they have advanced and identify what they need to do next.

 “Canadian workplaces are expected to have clear DEI goals and objectives and to be taking decisive action to realize these,” says Michelle Davis, CEO at MVD Consulting Inc. “Employees, board directors, investors, and customers expect companies and organizations to be equitable and inclusive, so workplaces need to ensure that their DEI efforts remain a top priority for the entire organization.”

The report answers:

• Why do Canadian workplaces commit to DEI?

• What DEI activities have been completed?

• Have DEI programs been effective?

The State of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in Canadian Workplaces 2023 report will be available starting March 21, the United Nations Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. For more information on the report, please visit www.mvdconsulting.ca. 

About MVD Consulting Inc.: MVD Consulting Inc. is a management consulting firm located in Toronto, Ontario. The firm works with not-for-profit and business leaders helping them deepen their diversity, equity, and inclusion commitments and work. The company also leads research and evaluation and supports Black-owned small businesses and organizations with strategic planning, visioning, and fundraising.