Human Rights Webinar: Is DEI Still Legal in Canada?

Labour, Employment and Human Rights Group Webinar

Wednesday, April 16, 2025

2:00pm
3:30pm
ET
(America/Toronto)
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Event Details

This webinar will include:

  • A general overview of the US Supreme Court decision inĀ Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard, 600 U.S. 181 (2023), relied upon by some in the USA to claim that DEI there is illegal
  • A discussion about the legality in Canada of:
    • Diversity initiatives
    • Systemic discrimination
    • Discrimination in favour of traditionally disadvantaged groups
    • Discrimination exemptions and special programs

Agenda

  • 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm ET Webinar and Q&A
  • 11:00 am – 12:30 pm PT
  • 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm MT

CPD


Speakers

David G. Wong

Partner | Co-leader, Labour, Employment & Human Rights

Gillian Round

Partner | Labour, Employment & Human Rights

Brooke Naomi Levy

Associate | Labour, Employment & Human Rights

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