Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

The College will post resources on this page concerning the fundamental importance of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and ongoing efforts to combat racism and discrimination.  Registrants and members of the public can read, reflect on these resources and respond as appropriate.  We also welcome your suggestions regarding resources.  Please forward your suggestions to communications@caslpo.com.  There is more that we can do together. This is a shared responsibility.

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CASLPO Statement On Anti-Racism And The Provision Of Ethical Care

The College acknowledges the existence of discrimination, including systemic racism in the Province of Ontario, and that it must be addressed by government and all of us working together. The importance of this acknowledgement and recognition has been highlighted by the Black Lives Matter movement in the United States and globally. It is therefore crucial for us to recognize the need to maintain focus on this important issue to enable us to do our part and contribute to making change happen.

• Access the full statement
• CASLPO By-Law #7 (Code of Ethics) for the registrants of the College
• CASLPO Culturally Appropriate Intervention Standard
• CASLPO Guide for Service Delivery Across Diverse Cultures 

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

September 30, 2021 marks the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

The day honours the lost children and Survivors of residential schools, their families and communities. Public commemoration of the tragic and painful history and ongoing impacts of residential schools is a vital component of the reconciliation process.

The creation of this federal statutory holiday was through legislative amendments made by Parliament. On June 3, 2021, Bill C-5, An Act to amend the Bills of Exchange Act, the Interpretation Act and the Canada Labour Code (National Day for Truth and Reconciliation) received Royal Assent. Learn More, visit the Government of Canada's website.

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation - CASLPO President's Message to Council (September 30, 2021)

CASLPO eForums

Addressing Diversity and Inclusion in Healthcare: Practices and Policies (July 23, 2020)
CASLPO Answers to Frequently Asked Questions (January 19, 2021)
“Unconscious Bias and Cultural Competency in Health Care” with special guest speaker: Dr. Nafeesa Jalal, Researcher and Lecturer, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (June 10, 2021)
CASLPO Answers to Frequently Asked Questions raised at June 2021 Webinar (October 7, 2021)

Other Training opportunities

Training Opportunity for Health Care Providers to Indigenous Communities “Core Indigenous Cultural Safety Health Training” 
(Offer extended to those outside of British Columbia for a fee.)

Additional Resources

• The Ontario Human Rights Commission
• Ontario Human Rights Code
• Policy and Guidelines on Racism and Racial Discrimination
• Workplace Policies, Practices and Decision-Making Processes and Systemic Discrimination
• Call it Out: Racism, Racial Discrimination and Human Rights
• Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion – Toolkits and Resources
• Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion – Research Reports
• Statistics Canada- Gender Diversity and Inclusion Statistics
• Canadian Race Relations Foundation Webinars
• In Plain Sight - Summary Report - Addressing Indigenous-specific Racism and
  Discrimination in B.C. Health Care
• News Release - Ottawa Department of Justice Canada - Legislation to implement the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples becomes law (June 22, 2020)

Ontario News Releases and statements

• Ontario Helping to Protect Communities against Racism and Hate (July 28, 2020)
• Ontario Commemorates 25th Anniversary Ipperwash Park Tragedy (Sept. 6, 2020)
• Ontario Public Service Launches Third-Party Review of Inclusive Workplace Policies and Programs (Sept. 17, 2020)
• Ontario Statement - Ontario Honours Survivors of Residential School System (Sept. 30, 2020)
• Ontario Supports Innovative Mental Health Projects at Postsecondary Institutions (May 28, 2021)
• Ontario Honours Talented Indigenous Youth (June 4, 2021)
• Ontario Supporting the Identification and Commemoration of Indian Residential School Burial Sites (June 15, 2021)
• Ontario Supporting 2SLGBTQI+ Students (June 15, 2021)
• Ontario Acting to Combat Antisemitism in Schools ( July 5, 2021)
• Ontario Nominates New Chief Commissioner of Human Rights Commission (July 9, 2021)
• Ontario Investing in New Opportunities for Children and Youth (July 13, 2021)
• Ontario Bolstering Supports for African Canadian and Black Children and Youth in Care (July 20, 2021)
• Canada and Ontario support Wauzhushk Onigum Nation with almost $2.9 million to locate and commemorate their missing children (August 12, 2021)
• Ontario Promotes Indigenous Culture, Innovation and Tourism (September 24, 2021)
• Ontario To Strengthen Mandatory Indigenous Learning in School Curriculum (September 29, 2021)

Articles

• College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario eDialogue-Black Patients Matter (Sept. 22, 2020)
• National Youth Poet Laureate, Amanda Gorman, reads her poem "The Hill We Climb". (January 2021)

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Officer (Acting)– Margaret Drent

Your questions or ideas regarding positive change in the area of DEI are welcome. Please contact Margaret at mdrent@caslpo.com