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CCDI Community of Practice events are designed to be highly interactive sessions of three hours, to foster an intimate environment in which participants feel secure to learn and explore a specific diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) topic.
No matter your level of experience with diversity and inclusion, human rights, or human resources, CCDI Community of Practice events will provide you with a unique learning experience.
We are glad to announce that we will be offering both in-person and virtual sessions this fall, which will take place throughout October and early November 2023. We will host the in-person events in six cities across Canada, including Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, and Halifax.
Fall 2023 theme – Operationalizing DEI
More information about the theme can be found at the bottom of the page.
** In-person events**
- CCDI Employer Partners receive complimentary passes as a benefit of their membership.
- CCDI Individual Practitioners also receive a complimentary pass.
- CCDI Community of Practice events are open to the general public for the nominal fee of $99 for in-person sessions.
Click on the city for more details and to register.
In-person events presented in English
Vancouver
- Date: October 24
- Time: 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. PT
- Click here to register
- Registration closes October 19 at 4 p.m. PT
Calgary
- Date: October 30
- Time: 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. MT
- Click here to register
- Registration closes October 26 at 4 p.m. MT
Toronto
- Date: October 26
- Time: 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. ET
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- Registration closes October 20 at 4 p.m. ET
Ottawa
- Date: November 9
- Time: 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET
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- Registration closes November 6 at 4 p.m. ET
Montreal
- Date: November 1
- Time: 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET
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- Registration closes October 27 at 4 p.m. ET
Halifax
- Date: October 18
- Time: 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. AT
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- Registration closes October 13 at 4 p.m. AT
In-person event presented in French
Montreal
- Date: November 1
- Time: 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. ET
- Click here to register
- Registration closes October 27 at 4 p.m. ET
*Notes:
- The time for each in-person event is listed in the same time zone of the event city.
- Registration for the in-person events will be handled on a first-come, first-served basis. Spaces are limited and registration will close before the deadline if capacity is reached.
**Virtual events (with live closed-captioning)**
- CCDI Employer Partners receive complimentary passes as a benefit of their membership.
- CCDI Individual Practitioners also receive a complimentary pass.
- CCDI Community of Practice events are open to the general public for the nominal fee of $69 for virtual sessions.
Please note that registration for our virtual Community of Practice events will close at 4:00 p.m. ET, one business day before the event.
Virtual events presented in English
Virtual events presented in French
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Fall 2023 theme – Operationalizing DEI: Identifying challenges and finding a way forward
DEI professionals strive to create change in organizations, but they face obstacles in implementing these solutions, and their efforts often do not yield desired outcomes. In an ever-changing landscape, DEI professionals benefit from convening to exchange ideas and practical strategies. In this interactive Community of Practice event, we will facilitate discussions around developing and implementing DEI initiatives, identifying challenges DEI practitioners face, and collaborating to find a way forward.
Learning objectives
Participants will:
- Share and compare experiences of DEI efforts with peers.
- Identify prevalent challenges DEI professionals face in developing and implementing DEI initiatives.
- Develop potential solutions to address identified obstacles and advance individual organizations’ DEI efforts.
Who should attend?
This session is open to anyone involved in DEI efforts within their organization. This includes DEI professionals, DEI council members, ERG members, leaders, and DEI champions.
For more information about the Community of Practice events, please visit the FAQ page here.
Please contact events@ccdi.ca should you have any questions.
