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CANADA’S BEST DIVERSITY EMPLOYERS (2026)
Methodology
How this year’s winners were chosen
First published in 2008, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers recognizes
employers that have exceptional workplace diversity and inclusiveness
programs. This special designation honours employers that foster inclusive workplaces and value the diverse backgrounds of their employees and communities.
Organizations are evaluated by editors of Canada’s Top 100 Employers based on programs and initiatives for five groups: women; racialized people; persons with disabilities; Indigenous peoples; and
lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) peoples. Additional
dimensions of diversity are also considered, such as neurodiversity, new Canadians, and gender identity and expression.
Specific areas of review include recruitment, retention, training,
education and awareness, and leadership accountability. The
editors also review whether the organization has specific measures in place to track progress to achieving its goals.
Any employer that has its head office
or principal place of business in
Canada may apply for this competition through the Canada’s Top
100 Employers application process. Organizations of any size
may participate, whether private
or public sector. Employers complete a single application for the national, regional, and special-interest
competitions, including Canada’s
Best Diversity Employers.
– Stephanie Leung
p YMCA of Greater Toronto launched a
leadership development program
for Black employees, designed in
consultation with its Black
experience staff advisory
committee, to create a more diverse
pipeline for leadership roles.
