Reducing Bias and Prejudice
Conversation with diversity and inclusion expert
CBA’s Podcast The Every Lawyer hosts Ritu Bhasin, expert in diversity and inclusion, to demystify cultural competency in the workplace.
Implicit Association Test
Harvard University’s test to measure the strength of associations between concepts and evaluations or stereotypes.
Guidance for Lawyers on Using Inclusive Language
Law Society of BC’s resource for supporting lawyers in their use of inclusive language.
Equity and Diversity Centre
Law Society of BC’s initiatives to promote equity, diversity, accessibility and inclusiveness.
Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion
National charity committed to building a more inclusive Canada, where all individuals are treated with respect and have equal access to opportunities.
Words Matter
BC Public Service’s guidelines on using inclusive language in the workplace.
Promoting Racial Inclusivity
Conversations with Racialized Lawyers
CBA’s Podcast The Every Lawyer hosts Charlene Theodore, first black woman to serve as 2nd Vice-President of OBA and David A. Curry, black and Mi’kmaq lawyer.
Black Lives Matter Vancouver
A cause that supports the organizing work of black people and allies in undoing systemic racialized violence.
BC Community Alliance
BCCA is dedicated to addressing the structural inequities created by racism, especially anti-Black racism, within education settings in B.C.
Canadian Association of Black Lawyers
CABL supports Black excellence in the legal profession by providing its membership with opportunities and advocates for the broader Black community.
Federation of Asian Canadian Lawyers (British Columbia) Society
FACL BC is a diverse coalition of Asian Canadian legal professionals working to promote equity, justice and opportunity for Asian Canadians.
South Asian Bar Association of BC
SABABC is committed to promoting the professional development of the South Asian legal community through networking, advocacy and mentoring.
‘Model Minority’ Myth Again Used as a Racial Wedge Between Asians and Blacks
NPR article on the perception of Asian Americans' success being used to downplay racism's role in the persistent struggles of other minority groups.
Towards a More Representative Legal Profession: Better practices, better workplaces, better results
Law Society of BC’s report on making a case for diversity and the retention and advancement of Indigenous and visible minority lawyers.
At The Intersection: A Conversation With Three Lawyers About Legal Practice, Purpose and Their Pursuit of Passion
The Advocate article on intersectionality in law.
Empowering 2SLGBTQIA+ Communities
Access to Justice for Trans People
This report aims to identify barriers and challenges for trans people in accessing justice and recommends improvements. Produced in part by the CBA National Access to Justice Subcommittee and the CBA Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Community Section.
Knowing Your Rights
A Toolkit for 2SLGBTQIA+ Folks navigating the criminal justice system, affirming health care, youth rights, education and immigration.
Qmunity
B.C.’s Queer, Trans and Two-Spirit Resource Centre.
Queer Terminology from A to Q
Qmunity's glossary articulating and affirming the power of language.
TransRights BC
This project aims to disseminate human rights information that is accurate, accessible and relevant to the well-being of trans and gender-diverse individuals across B.C.
Supporting Transgender and Gender Diverse Employees in the Workplace
BC Public Service’s guide for supporting employees, supervisors and managers by enhancing their knowledge regarding support for transgender and gender diverse people in the workplace.
Women in Law
Women and Gender Rights Committee
BCFED’s standing committee that works to achieve equity for women in B.C., Canada and across the globe.
Women and Gender Equality Canada
Government of Canada’s department for advancing equality with respect to sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression through the inclusion of people of all genders.
Female Supreme Court Justices are Interrupted More by Male Justices and Advocates
Harvard Business Review article on an empirical study that shows the discrepancy in justice interruptions on the basis of gender.
Retrospective Analysis of Gender in the Legal Profession in BC (1992-2017)
Law Society of BC's report summarizing the organization's initiatives to support the retention and advancement of women in the legal profession.
Report of the Retention of Women in Law Task Force
Law Society of BC's report providing information regarding the retention and advancement of women in private practice in B.C.
Living with Disabilities
Federal Disability Reference Guide
Government of Canada’s guide for designing policies and programs to support integration of those with disabilities into the workplace.
Building an Inclusive Canada: National Disability Summit
Government of Canada’s report on new ways to improve accessibility and inclusion for persons with disabilities.
The Canadian Council on Rehabilitation and Work
An organization that promotes and supports meaningful and equitable employment of people with disabilities. They have a job posting page, plus info and resources for employers.
The Rick Hansen Foundation
An organization that raises awareness, changes attitudes and breaks down barriers for people with disabilities with programs and initiatives.
Lawyers with Disabilities: Overcoming Barriers to Equality
Law Society of BC's Disability Research Working Group’s report on removing barriers to equality faced by lawyers with disabilities.
