Ontario Tech President signs new equity, diversity and inclusion charter

Ontario Tech University proudly joins universities across Canada to advance institutional equity, diversity and inclusion, with the signing of the Dimensions charter. The charter was announced May 9 by the Honourable Kirsty Duncan. The goal is to have Canadian institutions endorse the charter and commit to helping drive deeper cultural change within the research ecosystem.

The charter is based on the successful Made-in-Canada Athena SWAN program, which was announced by Minister Duncan at our university in February 2019.

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“Fostering equity, diversity, and inclusion is an active process that reflects how we act, think, and lead at Ontario Tech University. These are core values that drive innovation and excellence, enhance quality and integrity, and underscore what it means to be a university. We can only reach our greatest potential when we eliminate barriers to ensure all people are welcomed into the lab, the lecture theatre, and the campus.”
–Dr. Steven Murphy, President and Vice-Chancellor, Ontario Tech University