Policies, reports and guidelines
This page brings together the University’s EDI policies and a selection of previous reports, including institutional scans, faculty reports, research, and recommendations that inform ongoing work and help shape future actions. Together, these documents provide insight into the University’s EDI landscape and set clear guidance and expectations for fostering a fair, respectful, and inclusive environment through consistent practices, governance, and decision-making.
Policies
Reports and guidelines
This library gathers institutional reports, faculty action plans and research that inform current and future EDIE work. Each item lists the issuing body and year for quick scanning.
University‑wide reports and actions
- Final Report - Anti-racism and Inclusive Excellence (2022) - Office of the Special Advisor on Anti-Racism and Inclusive Excellence (PDF, 1 KB)
- Progress Report from the Special Advisor on Anti-Racism and Inclusive Excellence (2021) (PDF, 347 KB)
- Phase I Report (2019) (PDF, 933 KB) and Phase II Report (2020) (PDF, 914 KB) - Community consultations that identified barriers and recommended institutional actions.
- 2019-2020 Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee (EDIC) Report: Hiring and Retention of Black Faculty at the University of Ottawa: Recommendations for Change – June 2020 (PDF, 3,1 MB)
- 2016-2017 Report of the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee (EDIC): Update on Progress and Recommendations
EDI in Research
University of Ottawa Reports
- Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Research: Continuing our journey – October 2021 (PDF, 2,8 MB)
- uOttawa Equity, Diversity and Inclusion for Research Action Plan (PDF, 1,305 KB) EDI in Research, Faculty of Law – 2023 (PDF, 464 KB)
Sector and National Guidance
- FROM CONCEPT TO ACTION: Good practices for equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) in research, teaching and knowledge mobilization at the interface of science, society & policy (PDF, 22,4 MB)
- Positive Energy - EQUITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION (EDI) in Canadian Energy Decision-Making – October 2022 (PDF, 38,5 MB)
- Guidelines to Strengthen EDI Considerations in Tri-Council Applications – November 2021 (PDF, 194 KB)
Historical context
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