Anti-Discrimination
1.0 Rationale
The DMDAC supports and promotes equity, diversity and inclusion at every level within the organization – including among our staff, volunteers and grantees. DMDAC is committed to adhering to the Ontario Human Rights Code.
2.0 Purpose
The DMDAC supports and promotes equity, diversity and inclusion at every level within the organization – including among our staff, volunteers and grantees. DMDAC is committed to adhering to the Ontario Human Rights Code.
3.0 Policy
3.1 Protected Grounds
DMDAC prohibits actions that discriminate contrary to the Human Rights Code on any of the following grounds:
- Age
- ancestry
- colour
- race
- citizenship
- ethnic origin
- place of origin
- creed
- disability
- family status
- marital status
- gender identity
- gender expression
- sex (including pregnancy and breastfeeding)
- sexual orientation
- receipt of public assistance
- record of offences
3.2 Penalties
Discrimination will not be tolerated, condoned, or ignored by DMDAC. If a claim of discrimination is proven, disciplinary measures will be applied. For staff, disciplinary measures may include suspension, suspension without pay, or termination of employment. For volunteers, disciplinary measures may include the suspension or termination of volunteer status and eligibility to volunteer.
4.0 Definitions
Discrimination: Unfair or prejudicial treatment of individuals or groups on the basis of grounds listed in section 3.1. Discrimination, whether intentional or unintentional, has the effect of preventing or limiting access to opportunities, benefits, or advantages that are available to other members of society. It is not a discriminatory practice to adopt or carry out a special program designed to relieve hardship or economic disadvantage, or to assist disadvantaged persons or groups to achieve or attempt to achieve equal opportunity, or that is likely to contribute to the elimination of the infringement of rights under the Human Rights Code.
Equity: The recognition of the dignity and worth of every person and the provision of equal rights and opportunities without discrimination that is contrary to law. Equity does not mean treating people the same without regard for individual differences.
Diversity: The presence of a wide range of human qualities and attributes within a group, organization, or society. Dimensions of diversity include but are not limited to age, ancestry, colour, culture, ethnic origin, gender expression, gender identity, language, physical and intellectual ability, race, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, and socio-economic status.
Inclusion: The creation of a climate of understanding and mutual respect for the dignity and worth of each person so that each person feels a part of the community and able to contribute fully to the development and well-being of the community.
