Canadian Board Diversity Council/ Conseil canadien pour la diversité administrative

The Canadian Board Diversity Council (CBDC) is a pioneering venture led by The Jeffery Group Ltd. It boasts founding members from the private, public, and not-for-profit sectors who are at the forefront of diversity and corporate governance. The council's core objectives include conducting research on diversity progress on Canada’s corporate boards, delivering high-quality governance education programs to cultivate a skilled and diverse board pipeline, educating CBDC members and the governance community on best practices, and establishing a robust network of diverse business leaders. CBDC's definition of diversity encompasses a wide array of considerations, including ethnicity, gender, and aboriginal status, in addition to the traditional measures such as industry experience and education. This holistic approach is aimed at fostering stronger Canadian organizations and a more competitive economy by embracing diverse traditions, beliefs, and perspectives.