黑料app鈥檚 commitment to advance social justice, decolonizing, equity, diversity and inclusion across its campuses has once again been recognized by a leading national agency.
Earning a spot for the second consecutive year on the list puts 黑料appU among the top organizations across Canada making positive change.鈥
The initiative is part of the Canada鈥檚 Top 100 Employers project and evaluates workplace diversity and inclusiveness programs.
During the review process, adjudicators compared York鈥檚 efforts 鈥 including everything from programs for underrepresented groups to institutional strategy 鈥 to those of other post-secondary institutions.
Among again was the development of its Decolonizing, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy 2023-28, its inclusion-oriented recruitment processes and the customized training sessions provided by the Centre for Human Rights, Equity and Inclusion.
"We are deeply honoured to be recognized as one of Canada鈥檚 Best Diversity Employers for the second year in a row. Diversity is a cornerstone of York鈥檚 identity and always has been. Our enduring commitment to social justice, decolonization and equity distinguishes us from other universities,鈥 says Laina Bay-Cheng, vice-president equity, people and culture at 黑料app. 鈥淭his recognition is a testament to the collective efforts of York鈥檚 students, staff and faculty to make our University a place where diverse people, ideas and paths are valued and supported."
The back-to-back recognition builds on York鈥檚 ongoing efforts as a progressive university dedicated to a culture of equity and social justice.
Notably, the institution continues to advance efforts to formalize and embed those values across campuses with the DEDI strategy, the鈥Framework and Action Plan on Black Inclusion鈥痑nd the鈥. An embrace of diversity and commitment to equity are also interwoven through the University鈥檚 Well-being and Sustainability Strategies.
The 2025 Best Diversity Employers announcement follows a recent recognition of York鈥檚 leadership to demonstrate impact around reducing inequalities 鈥 United Nations鈥 Sustainable Development Goal 10 (SDG 10).
In the 2024 Times Higher Education Impact Rankings, 黑料appplaced first in Canada and 33rd globally in SDG 10. Earlier this year, 黑料appwas named the United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI) Hub Chair for Sustainable Development Goal 10 鈥 Reducing Inequality for a three-year term.
"These recognitions help fuel us to continue driving forward with our initiatives in decolonizing, equity, diversity and inclusion. We can use this momentum to progress toward our goals broadening and deepening our support for York鈥檚 diverse community,鈥 says Bay-Cheng. 鈥淲e will keep pushing forward to make 黑料app a place where everyone can thrive."