Elevating Black voices every month of the year
Black History Month may be over, but the work of elevating Black voices, sustaining investments that support Black people, and spotlighting the... Read More
CivicAction begins Under the Influence campaign
Toronto-based not-for-profit organization the CivicAction Leadership Foundation has begun a social media campaign called “Under the Influence” intended to raise awareness of the issue... Read More
Putting a microscope on systemic racism in health care – and the role of corporate Canada
COVID-19 does discriminate. It acts differently in different communities, especially on the grounds of race, sex, age, or disability. And Black Canadians... Read More
CivicAction Leadership Foundation launches “Under the Influence” campaign to raise awareness of sex trafficking in Canada
TORONTO, February 22, 2021 – Today, on National Human Trafficking Awareness Day, CivicAction hopes to educate young people on the signs of... Read More
When it comes to equity, there’s no progress without a commitment to career progression
By Leslie Woo | Tues, Feb. 16, 2021 In 2021, Black leaders still occupy less than 1 per cent of executive roles and board seats at... Read More
Rethink your next big hire: Black people face very real bias and unfair standards
By Leslie Woo | Tues, Feb. 09, 2021 The number of Black people living in Canada has doubled over the past 25 years.... Read More
In the workplace and beyond, Canada can begin to address anti-Black racism by confronting the clear data
By Leslie Woo | Tues, Feb. 02, 2021 Diversity and inclusion are terms increasingly on everyone’s lips, used when companies talk about themselves and... Read More
New CivicAction and BCG report reveals depth of anti-Black racism in Canada
TORONTO, December 14, 2020 – Released today by CivicAction and Boston Consulting Group (BCG), The Pervasive Reality of Anti-Black Racism in Canada,... Read More
The only effective recovery for Toronto is inclusive recovery
By Leslie Woo | Thu., Oct. 29, 2020 | 3 min. read Toronto is navigating uncharted waters thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic. It has... Read More
CivicAction’s HireNext Helps Companies Offer Opportunities to Youth
HireNext is a free program from CivicAction that helps employers attract and retain the diverse, young talent their organizations need to thrive.... Read More