Share this article Share this article Post-secondary institutions in Quebec awarded close to $1.2 million to better support inclusive career advancement, recruitment and retention GATINEAU, QC, March 12, 2021 /CNW/ - Increasing equity, diversity and inclusion in science and research enhances excellence, innovation and creativity and leads to more impactful results for all Canadians. The Government of Canada is committed to tackling challenges encountered by under-represented and disadvantaged groups in Canadian research institutions and addressing the impacts on research at large. Today, on behalf of the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, Will Amos, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry (Science), and Greg Fergus, Parliamentary Secretary to the President of the Treasury Board and to the Minister of Digital Government, announced that three institutions in Quebec are receiving Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Institutional Capacity-Building grants totalling close to $1.2 million. This is part of the $4.8 million in total funding being awarded through the 2020 competition to support 12 institutions across Canada as they adapt and implement changes to overcome systemic barriers, increase equity, diversity and inclusion, and create inclusive career opportunities for researchers.