Future Of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

April 15, 2025

Legal/Regulatory, Strategy, Talent Management, Wellness

Summary

Join us for a thought-provoking webinar exploring the current state and future of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in Canada. As the United States experiences a significant shift in its approach to DEI, Canada stands at a crossroads, presenting both challenges and opportunities for HR professionals.

Our expert panel will delve into:

Canada’s Commitment to DEI: How are Canadian companies showing their commitment to DEI?
Emerging Trends: What are the key DEI trends shaping Canadian workplaces in 2025?
Cross-Border Dynamics: Understand the potential ripple effects of U.S. DEI program changes on Canadian employers and multinational companies.
Future-Proofing DEI: Explore strategies for strengthening DEI efforts in Canada.
Leadership Opportunities: Discuss how Canadian organizations can take a thought leadership role in North American DEI efforts.

This webinar is essential for Senior HR professionals navigating the complex DEI landscape. Don’t miss this opportunity to equip yourself with the knowledge and strategies needed to champion DEI in an evolving global context.

Presenters

Rachel Baptiste

Rachel is a Human-First Culture Strategist and the Founder & CEO of Lumen Consulting Group Inc. She helps organizations reimagine leadership and build workplace cultures rooted in trust, inclusion, and human connection—unlocking innovation and performance.

Rachel is also the creator of Brilliant ColoursTM, a coaching ecosystem empowering Black women at every stage of their leadership journey. A sought-after keynote speaker, Rachel delivers insightful and meaningful talks that challenge leaders to rethink leadership, break barriers, and lead with authenticity,purpose, and impact.

Rekha Verma

Rekha is the Founder and Principal Consultant at Diversity and Beyond Inc., a data-informed and insights-driven end-to-end DEI consulting firm. In a short time since moving to Canada from India she went on to lead DEI at Ernst and Young (EY) and, more recently, at the Johnson and Johnson group of companies in Canada. She serves on the board of Broad Reach Canada, a charity committed to improving social belonging through sailing for equity deserving youth.

Susan Hunter

Susan is Principal and Senior Consultant at Hunter & Associates. She has expertise in Human Resource Management with specialization in equity, diversity and inclusion, pay fairness, gender pay, change management and communication, and employee engagement.

Susan is a Certified Human Resource Leader (CHRL) and has a BA from the University of Toronto and a Masters Certificate in Organization Development (MCOD) from the Schulich School of Business. She is a Qualified Administrator of the Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI)®, the premier, cross-cultural psychometric assessment of intercultural competence. Susan has Certificates in Leadership & Inclusion and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in the Workplace. Susan is a Prosci Certified Change Management Professional (CCMP) and is a Certified Coach Practitioner (CCP).