Understanding and Managing the Backlash for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

IPAC Canada DEI Learning Series 2025

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CERTIFICATION POINTS

IPAC Canada Members can now receive an education credit towards their CIC® recertification by attending IPAC Canada educational webinars.

This is to comply with recertification requirements of the Certification Board of Infection Control (CBIC). CBIC has approved the use of a generic certificate of completion which will be available for download at the end of the webinar.

1 IPU per hour is approved for IPAC Canada webinars.

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Date: Thursday, April 24, 2025
Time:1030 PT, 1130 MT, 1230 CT/SK, 1330 ET, 1430 AT, 1500 NL
Duration: 1 Hour
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THIS WEBINAR IS FOR IPAC CANADA MEMBERS.
1 IPU will be provided by the Certification Board of Infection Control

DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION: Tuesday, April 22, 2025

DESCRIPTION: Workplace diversity initiatives are in rapid retreat south of the border, and backlash in Canada is looming. But in order for the country to become the meritocracy it strives to be, we need to fully embrace measures to eliminate barriers in our workplaces. (Globe & Mail, February 8, 2025). DEI has never been more under threat. Dr. Wendy Cukier, founder of the Diversity Institute and academic research director of Future Skills Centre, will address managing this backlash.

PRESENTERS:

Dr. Wendy Cukier is a professor of Entrepreneurship and Innovation at the Ted Rogers School of Management, Founder and Academic Director of the Diversity Institute, and Academic Research Director of the Future Skills Centre. She co-authored the bestseller “Innovation Nation: Canadian Leadership from Java to Jurassic Park" and is a leader in disruptive technologies and innovation. Wendy leads Toronto Metropolitan University’s Diversity Institute which has over 100 research staff, 100 research associates from around the world, and more than 200 industry partners focused on dimensions of diversity and inclusion in the workplace, future skills, and entrepreneurship. Her work on equity, diversity and inclusion includes developing strategies for more than 300 organizations across sectors as well as leading the development of tools and best practices to advance equity, diversity and inclusion. Wendy has worked in health adjacent fields for much of her career and was the founding executive director of the Northeastern Ontario Telehealth Network. She also served on the Board of Women’s College Hospital for several years and served as Chair for 2 years. She has received many awards for her volunteer work including a YWCA Women of Distinction Award, an International Women’s Forum (IWF) 2020 Women Who Make a Difference Award, two Harry Jerome Awards, a Women of Influence Award and a WXN Top 100 Most Powerful Women Award. She was named one of the "100 Alumni who shaped the Century" by the University of Toronto. She was recently awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal for her significant contributions to Canada and has also received Canada’s Meritorious Service Cross, one of the country’s highest civilian honors. She holds a PhD in Information Systems from the Schulich School of Business, an MBA (Marketing and Information Systems) an MA, and honourary doctorates from Laval and Concordia universities.

This webinar is made possible through the support of:

Toronto Metropolitan University
Diversity Institute