Hockey Canada Releases Statement on Path Forward for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, Along with Commitment to Action.
CALGARY, AB— Hockey Canada has released its inaugural Path Forward for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI), accompanied by a Commitment to Action statement that encapsulates the organization’s ongoing endeavors to enact lasting and transformative change within Canada’s hockey ecosystem.
The EDI Path Forward underscores three pivotal areas adaptable to cater to distinct requirements at all levels and regions across Canada: individuals, the customer community, and the brand. Alongside the Commitment to Action statement, the document encompasses the guiding inquiries that steered this significant undertaking, a set of 13 objectives slated for accomplishment over the next two years, and the Hockey Canada manifesto.
Denise Pattyn, Senior Vice President of People, Culture, and Inclusion at Hockey Canada, remarked, “This Path Forward reinforces our dedication to advancing diversity and inclusion across the organization and throughout the members nationwide. It is indispensable to cultivating an all-encompassing environment, fostering growth and retention within the sport throughout the country, and leveraging our platform for societal impact.”
She continued, “We firmly believe that nurturing a diverse and inclusive culture is an ongoing journey, and I am utterly confident that leadership across the nation will effectively guide us toward the necessary trajectory for this crucial collaborative effort.”
Spanning the three core domains, the document outlines 45 actions accompanied by corresponding gauges and timelines that will collectively fortify hockey, ensuring its heightened accessibility and Hockey Canada’s fulfillment of its mission to lead, foster, and champion positive hockey experiences for all who consider Canada their home.
“Through input and insight from Hockey Canada’s EDI Advisory Group, a collection of Hockey Canada staff members and external subject matter experts, this document outlines Hockey Canada’s Path Forward in ensuring our game is diverse, welcoming, and inclusive for all,” said Irfan Chaudhry, vice-president of diversity and inclusion for Hockey Canada. “By focusing on these efforts, Hockey Canada will be able to support inclusive practices, attract and retain a diverse workforce, invest to combat all forms of discrimination, and engage with our diverse communities across the country to help Make Hockey More.”
The entire Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Path Forward can be downloaded here.
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