In a recent article for University Affairs, Moira MacDonald discusses the findings of a Council of Canadian Academies (CCA) report that investigated the state of equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) at Canadian universities. Among its conclusions, the report found that while universities across the country are making progress in EDI, more work must be done to weave EDI practices into university life. The report underscores the importance of ensuring EDI efforts are backed by robust data and further notes that the most effective EDI practices are interconnected and mutually reinforcing, rather than one-off isolated interventions. The report also includes chapters that highlight effective and evidence-based practices for embedding EDI into recruitment, institutional development, government funding, and the research process.
