The LGBTQ+ Corporate Directors Canada Association is focused on bringing diversity to Canada’s Corporate Governance World through an LGBTQ+ presence.
The Association is the first and only organization of its kind to provide services, support and networking on behalf of LGBTQ+ existing and aspiring Board Members. The Association’s Members include top-tier LGBTQ+ professionals with the skills and expertise to make a difference in the Boardroom.
Our Research Report, independently prepared by the Institute for Gender and the Economy at the University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Management, found only 9 board members who publicly identified as members of the LGBTQ+ community (7 in 2022, which was 0.15% of all board members that year). This figure is notably low, given StatCan’s estimation of 4.4% of Canadians identifying as LGBTQ+ (with IPSOS estimating 9%). The actual count might be higher, considering some individuals may opt not to disclose their identity publicly.
The results are a shocking wake-up call for the community. The report highlights the need for the advocacy work of the Association and strengthens the commitment to its focus on bringing diversity to Canada’s Corporate Governance world through an LGBTQ+ presence.
LGBTQ+ Corporate Directors Canada Association is affiliated with the global Association of LGBTQ+ Corporate Directors and the Australian LGBTQ+ Board & Executive Inclusion organizations.
FOUNDING MEMBERS
