We use biodiversity as an index for environmental health, yet when looking at the different fields in biodiversity science, equity and inclusion are still lacking. Let us work together to create an inclusive, diverse and equitable environment for all.

Equity

Equity refers to fair treatment, including the elimination of systemic barriers that disadvantage particular groups. Fair treatment is not necessarily the same for everyone, but takes into account different personal realities, both present and historical, to provide all individuals with access to the same opportunities for the promotion and support of research.

Diversity

Diversity refers to the presence within the research ecosystem of people from different groups, which promotes the expression of diverse perspectives, approaches and experiences, including those of underrepresented groups.

Inclusion

Inclusion refers to the establishment of practices that allow all members of the research community to be and to feel valued, supported and respected, paying particular attention to underrepresented groups.

QCBS EDI Plan

Resources

EDI policies in government agencies

Provincial Government – The Chief Scientist (Science in Québec) Agenda on Equity, diversity and inclusion

Provinical government – FRQNT & EDI

Federal government – Canada Research Chairs Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Requirements and Practices

Federal government – NSERC/CRSNG Tri-Agency Statement on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI)

EDI in our partner universities

McGill University – Equity at McGill

Concordia University – Working toward equity, diversity and inclusion

Université de Montréal – Équité, diversité et inclusion

UQAM – Pour une université inclusive

UQAR – Informations relatives à l’équité, la diversité et l’inclusion dans le cadre de la gestion des Chaires de recherche du Canada à l’UQAR

UQAC – Équité, diversité, inclusion

UQO – Reddition de comptes à la population

Université Laval – L’équité, la diversité et l’inclusion à l’Université Laval

Université de Sherbrooke – L’équité, la diversité et l’inclusion à l’UdeS

INRS – Équité, diversité et inclusion

Bishops’ University – Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

College Dawson – Dawson College Policy to Stem Violence, Discrimination, Harassment, and Abuse of Power: A Brief Q&A

Previously At the QCBS

2019 QCBS EDI workshop – How can we work towards a fairer environment?

Professional Associations

oSTEM – Out in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (oSTEM) is a non-profit professional association for LGBTQ+ people in the STEM community

Canadian Black Scientist Network – The Canadian Black Scientists Network exists to Elevate, make Visible, Celebrate and Connect Black Canadians in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics & Medicine (STEMM) across sectors.

SCWIST – The Society for Canadian Women in Science and Technology is a not-for-profit society that specializes in improving the presence and influence of women and girls in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) in Canada

IndigeSTEAM – IndigeSTEAM ‘s mission is the provision of Indigenous-led and culturally-relevant programming in STEM/STEAM to support a better future for Indigenous youth in STEM.

Learning

Questions, concerns or ideas?

Contact our people responsible for EDI at the QCBS!

Philippe Auzel

Associate director

philippe.auzel@mcgill.ca

Mathilde Tissier

Student representative

mathilde.tissier@hotmail.com

Simon Morvan