• Diversity provides the potential for greater innovation and creativity.
• Inclusion is what enables organizations to realize the benefits of this potential.
• Equity is the fair and respectful treatment of all people.

It is important to note that equity differs from equality:

• Equality is the equal distribution of benefits across the population, so that every individual is given the same treatment regardless of their situation and ability to benefit from that treatment. Equal distribution of benefits and support does not always result in equal gains, as illustrated here (*)  
• Equity is about fairness, and providing people with the resources and opportunities they need, given their history and set of circumstances: equity is achieved when people have the same opportunities to obtain benefits, even if the outcomes are unequal.

(*) We were recently made aware of a different perspective regarding the Equality vs Equity infographic formerly used on our website - very interesting and eye opening - please check it out!

In order to achieve our goals of providing an inclusive and equitable workplace, we need to do everything we can to identify and eliminate unfair biases, stereotypes or barriers that may limit the full potential of our diverse community.