Fostering Inclusion on a Multi-Cultural Campus
Canadian universities strive to make students feel at home, with a diverse student body on the rise.
Statistics show that visible minorities accounted for 40% of undergraduate and 45% of graduate enrollment in Canadian universities, despite comprising only 22% of the country's population, according to a 2019 study by Universities Canada.
In recognition of this cultural richness, Universities Canada members adopted seven principles in 2017 to advance equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) on their campuses, following a requirement for institutions with five or more Canada Research Chair allocations to develop an EDI action plan.
Recognizing this cultural richness, Universities Canada members adopted seven principles in 2017 to advance equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) on their campuses.
Author's summary: Canadian universities promote inclusion on campus.