The University has a longstanding and fundamental commitment to promoting EDI and emphasizes a working and learning environment for everyone. We recognize that a diverse campus and a culture of inclusive excellence is an essential part in the foundation of our institution. From creating pathways for under-represented students, and offering anti-racism and bias training for the U of T community, and advancing EDI as a shared responsibility is an ongoing process.

Our equity offices support staff, faculty, librarians and students with consultation services, resolution of concerns, as well as training and education. The offices support the campus community in the advancement of equity from dialogue to action. We strive to embed equity into all our practices and processes.

Equity Policies

We work to ensure all of our workplace policies are inclusive and reflect our commitment to equity and diversity. To learn more, please visit our Policies & Guidelines page.

• Disabilities, Statement of Commitment Regarding Persons with [February 25, 2021]
• Equity, Diversity and Excellence, Statement on [December 14, 2006]
• Employment Equity Policy [March 28, 1991]
• Human Rights, Statement on [July 12, 2012]

Visit the HR Service Centre for Guidelines regarding Accommodation for Employees with Disabilities

Resources

Thank you for your patience while we add new EDI resources to this page. In the meantime, please find some of our recent materials:

Inclusive Employer Guides

These employer guides help managers to familiarize themselves with the meaning and traditions that are celebrated by many in our community. We encourage everyone to update their scheduling tools annually to reflect these dates. Avoid booking meetings and scheduling of events on these dates to the great extent possible.

Epiphany
(Jan. 6)

Orthodox Christmas
(Jan. 7)

Lunar New Year
(Jan. 22, 2023)

 

Ash Wednesday
(Feb. 22, 2023)

Purim
(Mar. 6-7, 2023)

Nowruz
(Mar. 20)

 

Ramadan
(Mar. 22 – Apr. 21, 2023)

Passover
(Apr. 5-13, 2023)

Maundy Thursday
(Apr. 6, 2023)

 

Vaisakhi
(Apr. 14)

Holy Friday and Orthodox Easter
(Apr. 14-16, 2023)

Eid-ul Fitr
(Apr. 21-24, 2023)

 

Red Dress Day
(May 5)

Shavuot
(May 25-27, 2023)

National Indigenous Peoples Day
(Jun. 21)

 

Eid Al-Adha
(Jun. 28-Jul. 2, 2023)

Tisha B’Av
(Jul. 26-27, 2023)

Jewish High Holy Days
(Sept. 15-17, 2023)

 

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
(Sept. 30)

Sukkot, Shemini Atzeret, and Simchat Torah
(Sep. 29- Oct. 6, 2023)

Diwali
(Oct. 24, 2022)

 

Hanukkah
(Dec. 18-26, 2022)

The University of Toronto recognizes its obligation to prevent discriminatory impacts on members of its community that arise from the failure to accommodate based on religion or creed. It is the responsibility of both the Manager and the individual seeking accommodation to work cooperatively and respectfully to explore and implement appropriate accommodation options. Accommodate requests for time off for religious observances. If shift work is the norm, staff may want to switch shifts. Look for solutions that suit all parties.

Additional dates of religious observances may be found in the Multi-Faith Centre’s list of religious and cultural days. The Office of the Vice-Provost, Students also provides a list of many religious observance dates for each academic year.

Your Journey: A Career Guide for Trans and Nonbinary Students

The guide by the Sexual and Gender Diversity Office and Career Exploration & Education is designed to support you in applying for jobs by showing you how to leverage available resources and make decisions that work for you and your career.

Read Your Journey

Materials for Accessible Communication

Accessibility requirements refer to the navigation, design, and coding considerations that help visitors using different types of web-enabled devices and visitors with disabilities engage with communications channels such as websites, email, PDFs and more.

Browse accessibility resources

Equity Offices

Our Equity Offices provide specialized support and programming to the U of T community on various issues related to EDI.

Connect with our Equity Offices