Author name: Varsha Naik

National Indigenous History Month & National Indigenous Peoples Day

In June, Canadians celebrate National Indigenous History Month to honour the history, heritage and diversity of Indigenous peoples in Canada. It is also an opportunity to recognize the strength and resilience of present-day Indigenous communities. National Indigenous History Month is a time for learning about, appreciating and acknowledging the contributions First Nations, Inuit and Métis […]

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Women in executive roles make 56 per cent less than men, study shows – The Globe and Mail

According to a new study from Statistics Canada, women executives earned about 56 per cent less on average than men executives and this pay gap widened even further for racialized women, who earned about 32 per cent less than non-visible minority women. This study was based on the most senior levels, marital status, number of

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Community Leadership Program

What is the Community Leadership Program?

Community Leadership Program (CLP) strives to create capacity building opportunities among community members who call Peel Region their home. Based on collaborative learning, the program provides participants with a variety of tools and techniques for engaging around issues of diversity, equity and inclusion. This initiative helps to build on their diverse experience and networks, apply

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