Diversity

Statistics Canada Data Show Lack of Diversity on Nonprofit Boards — Statement from Survey Advisory Group Members

The Circle, Network for the Advancement of Black Communities, Imagine Canada, Ontario Nonprofit Network, YMCA Canada and Cooperation Canada February 17, 2021 board diversity, charities, Diversity, DiversityInLeadership, NonProfits

The members of the advisory group for Statistics Canada's survey on charity and nonprofit board diversity released a statement about the results.

Numbers Reveal a ‘Diversity Deficit’ in Boardrooms of the Charitable and Non-Profit Sectors

Nicholas Keung The Toronto Star February 12, 2021 board diversity, charities, Diversity, NonProfits

In this excerpt, Senator Omidvar comments on the lack of diversity on the boards of Canadian charities and non-profits.

Press Release: Statistics Canada Survey Shows Charitable and Nonprofit Boards Need to Improve their Diversity

Senator Ratna Omidvar February 11, 2021 board diversity, charities, Diversity, DiversityInLeadership, immigrants, NonProfits

Survey finds that immigrants and racialized people are underrepresented on the governing boards of charities and nonprofits.

StatsCan Diversity Survey: Three Days Left to be Counted

The Charity Report January 18, 2021 board diversity, charities, Diversity, NonProfits

January 18, 2021 is the last day to fill out Statistics Canada's survey measuring diversity on governing boards in the charitable and non-profit sector. 

Diversity of Charity and Non-profit Boards: Share your perspective

Senator Ratna Omidvar Senate of Canada December 3, 2020 antiracism, charities, Diversity, DiversityInLeadership, inclusion, NonProfits

Senator Omidvar calls on you to participate in a survey measuring diversity of charities and non profit boards

WATCH: Community Conversation: Governance Inequities with Senator Ratna Omidvar

Senator Ratna Omidvar Pillar Nonprofit Network September 29, 2020 charities, Diversity, inclusion, NonProfits

Senator Omidvar joined Pillar Nonprofit Network to talk about equity and inclusion in the nonprofit and charitable sector.

Why Chrystia Freeland Needs to Reform the Charitable Sector

Ratna Omidvar Toronto Star August 24, 2020 charities, Diversity, NonProfits

Senator Ratna Omidvar provides tangible suggestions to the Minister of Finance on how to improve the charitable sector.

Visible Minorities Vastly Underrepresented in the Boardroom, New Disclosures Suggest

Geoff Zochonde Financial Post June 13, 2020 board diversity, Diversity, DiversityInLeadership

"The lifting of all boats is clearly not happening". Senator Omidvar comments on new data showing that only 5.5% of directors are visible minorities.

Listen: Senator Omidvar on Refugees, Migrants & Us: The Intertwined Destiny of Humanity – Business Families Foundation, Round Peg Podcast

Business Families Foundation December 19, 2019 Diversity, inclusion, migration, Podcasts

Senator Omidvar joins the Round Peg podcast to have a robust discussion on global migration’s impact and opportunity.

Watch: Indiaspora Global Forum

Kasi Rao | Ratna Omidvar Indiaspora October 28, 2019 Diversity, DiversityAndLeadership, human rights, immigration, pluralism

Kasi Rao, President and CEO of the Canada-India Business Council engages in conversation at the Indiaspora Global Forum with Senator Ratna Omidvar.