“To realize these objectives, I ask that you achieve results for Canadians by delivering the following commitments. […] Move forward on our commitment to adapt and apply the Canada Business Corporations Act diversity requirements to federally regulated financial institutions to ensure diversity in senior ranks.”

“The directors of a prescribed corporation shall place before the shareholders, at every annual meeting, the prescribed information respecting diversity among the directors and among the members of senior management as defined by regulation.”

“The Clerk of the Privy Council and Secretary to the Cabinet released the Call to action on January 22, 2021. The Call to action highlighted the need to make meaningful change in addressing barriers and disadvantages. Specially, Public Service leaders are called to appoint, sponsor, support, and recruit Indigenous, Black and other racialized individuals to the public service and towards leadership positions. Public Service leaders were also called on to invest in developing inclusive leadership skills and in establishing a sense of belonging and trust for all public servants.”