Q: What are the key steps in achieving equity, diversity and inclusion.

A: 

1. Consider what systematic and background factors are involved in decision making in your organization.  Identify equity, diversity, and inclusion issues in your organization.
2. Creation of equity, diversity and inclusion policies. 
3. Training of board members
4. Training of staff
5. Ensuring board and staff members are representative of the diversity of the Canadian population.
6. Increase and improve engagement with racialized groups. Establish a forum to gain insight on matters relating to the organizations mandate in meeting the needs of racialized people
7. Improve and expanding data collection, research and reporting
8. Provide mechanisms for reporting and dealing with issues.