Stats on equity, diversity and inclusion at Canadian universities
By the numbers
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90%reference EDI in strategic planning
90% of institutions reference equity, diversity and inclusion in their strategic plans.
Women representation
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42%women faculty
In 2021-22, 42% of full-time faculty at Canadian universities were women, up from 39% in 2015-16.
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53%have female leadership
Among university leadership, 53% identify as female, 15% as part of a racialized group, 10% as from the 2SLGBTQIA+ community and 7% identify as a person with disabilities.
Indigenous peoples
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90%increasing Indigenous leadership
90% of institutions are working to increase Indigenous representation among faculty and staff and improve retention.
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85%partner with Indigenous communities
More than 80% of universities have a partnership with Indigenous communities and organizations to foster dialogue and reconciliation.
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89%working to integrate Indigenous Knowledges
Nearly 90% of institutions are working to integrate Indigenous Knowledges and teaching methods into classrooms on campus.
