Consultations
The EDIO provides guidance to students, staff, faculty and librarians in resolving issues that involve equity, discrimination or harassment. In addition, we support departments and groups on campus in developing and refining EDI initiatives.
Human Rights Consultation
The Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Office (EDIO) provides guidance and support to students, staff, faculty and librarians in resolving issues that involve equity, discrimination or harassment.
As a part of the process, the EDIO will meet with you to hear your concerns, answer questions, share information about complaints resolution processes, and discuss the most appropriate options with you to work towards resolution.
Any student, staff, faculty or librarian is welcome to reach out to the EDIO if you feel you have experienced harassment or discrimination under all protected grounds under the Ontario Human Rights Code.
To learn more, read the University of the Governing Council’s Statement on Prohibited Discrimination and Discriminatory Harassment.
We also refer to other offices, supports and resources as appropriate.
Confidentiality
The EDIO will, as much as possible, preserve confidentiality as legally required or permitted. You may contact us for details and exception.
Schedule a consultation
To schedule a human rights consultation with the EDIO, send an e-mail to edio.utsc@utoronto.ca.
For more information about contacting the EDIO, please visit our Contact Us page.
EDI Consultation
As part of UTSC’s commitment to Inclusive Excellence, the EDIO provides guidance and support to students, staff, faculty and librarians on equity, diversity and inclusion initiatives within your office, department, or student group.
The EDIO provides advice and assistance on initiatives including, but not limited to, the following:
- Surveys, data collection, and demographics
- Programming and events
- Mentorship initiatives
- Physical space and access
- Recruitment, hiring, and retention
- Cultural change
- Strategic priorities
Schedule a consultation
To schedule a consultation with the EDIO, send an e-mail to edio.utsc@utoronto.ca.
If you would like more information on contacting the edio, please visit our Contact Us page.
When should you contact the EDIO?
- You need assistance in resolving an issue that involves equity, discrimination or harassment
- You would like the EDIO to know about events within the mandate of the office
- You want to know more about EDIO programs and services
- You want to become more involved in making U of T Scarborough a more equitable and inclusive space for everyone
- You have questions about university policy on equity or diversity issues
What can you expect from the EDIO?
Confidentiality
Safe and supportive environment
Respectful and non-judgmental approach to your concerns
Timely response
Human Rights Grounds
In Canada, everyone deserves equal access to opportunities and services without discrimination in the protected social areas of accommodation (housing), contracts, employment, goods, services and facilities, and membership in unions, trade or professional associations.
The Code prohibits actions that discriminate against people based on a protected ground in a protected social area. All other Ontario laws must agree with the Code.
The University of Toronto acknowledges and affirms the Ontaro Human Rights Code, and affirmed its commitment to values of equal opportunity, equity, and social justice in the 2012 Statement on Human Rights.
You can learn more about Human Rights by visiting the website of the Ontario Human Rights Commission.
In addition, please see this guide to "Guide to your Rights and Responsibilities Under the Human Rights Code" to learn more about human rights in Ontario.
Protected Grounds
Everyone at the University of Toronto has the right to work, learn and live on campus free from discrimination and harassment based on protected grounds (personal attributes).
To learn more about the protected grounds, read the categories below.