CPD 330.6 – EDI: From Initiative to Impact (Session 6, Labour & Employment 2022)

Originally recorded 2022-06-07
Qualifies for 1.0 CPD Hour, all of which qualify for Ethics.
Session 6 of Updates and Current Issues in Labour and Employment Law

The session features Laura Plummer from Farm Credit Canada discussing the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the legal community. Topics include the use of inclusive language, challenges in the legal profession, and the importance of inclusive hiring practices. The discussion also highlights the barriers faced by internationally trained lawyers and the need for senior leadership to create a safe space for employees. The session concludes with a focus on parental leave policies and the importance of reintegration after leave.

Presenter: Laura Klemmer, Farm Credit Canada, Regina. Wuraola Dasylva, Miller Thomson, Regina