Equity Policy

Introduction

Canadian Affairs News Inc. (“Canadian Affairs”) is committed to reporting on stories that reflect the country’s diversity, as well as hiring and promoting journalists and other staff from a variety of underrepresented backgrounds, including individuals of diverse ability, age, class, cultural and/or linguistic backgrounds, economic status, gender, race, religion and sexual orientation.

Diversity

Equity and diversity will inform Canadian Affairs’ short-, mid- and long-term editorial planning, source cultivation and editing practices. Our reporting sheds light on systemic barriers and historic challenges and will reference these issues when contextualizing news.

Inclusiveness

As an employer, Canadian Affairs will foster a welcoming and barrier-free environment. It will build and nurture relationships with staff, freelancers and audiences from a variety of underrepresented groups.

Leadership

Canadian Affairs’ leadership will strive to ensure its team reflects the full diversity of Canada. This includes senior leadership, staff, freelancers, interns and volunteers, as well as featured sources, guests, speakers, etc.

Accountability

Canadian Affairs will collect information on the demographic makeup of the organization and will make a concerted effort to sensitively address employees, freelancers and audiences’ concerns regarding equity and diversity issues.

If you would like more information regarding this policy, please email contact@canadianaffairs.news