Need a little help understanding the concepts related to equity, diversity, accessibility, and inclusion? The Government of Canada has developed the Guide on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Terminology tool and made it available on the Language Portal. 

The Government of Canada states that Guide is the result of extensive consultations and of a collaborative effort between more than 20 federal departments and agencies. The government acknowledges that “not everyone will agree on its content, however this reference document considers the perspectives of equity-denied groups”.

The guide is well organized and easy to use. Most entries in the Guide contain definitions and usage notes that offer explanations on the particular use of the terms. The Government of Canada indicated that “as language evolves, the Guide will be regularly updated and enhanced with new concepts.”

 To review the Guide on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Terminology, click here.