CCDI PRESS RELEASES
The CCDI Press Releases page is the official source for announcements, organizational news, and public statements from the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion (CCDI). This page provides journalists, Employer Partners, organizations, and members of the public with timely access to information about CCDI’s initiatives, leadership updates, partnerships, research, events, and organizational milestones. As a national charity dedicated to advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility (DEIA), CCDI uses this page to share important developments and contribute to public conversations about inclusion in Canada.
RECENT ANNOUNCEMENTS
- February 12, 2026: Kim Thúy and Rayhan Azmat announced as CCDI UnConference 2026 keynotes
- December 2, 2025: CCDI expands CEO Sartaj Sarkaria’s title to President and CEO, reinforcing commitment to inclusion amid sector uncertainty
- November 26, 2025: Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion condemns Alberta’s use of notwithstanding clause to override Charter rights
- July 16, 2025: CCDI marks five years since George Floyd’s murder and ten years since TRC Calls to Action with renewed appeal for systemic change
- May 28, 2025: CCDI appoints Sartaj Sarkaria as new Chief Executive Officer
- March 26, 2025: CCDI releases national DEIA statement, urging action from Canadian leaders
- January 14, 2025: CCDI announces keynote speakers for UnConference 2025