Diversity

Law Society of Saskatchewan issues annual report

Posted In: Agency Reports, Continuing Competence, Diversity, Reducing Barriers to,

Jun 4

The Law Society of Saskatchewan’s 2025 annual report highlights ongoing efforts to modernize legal regulation through initiatives focused on...

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Law Society of Alberta responds to Neutrality Act

Posted In: Cultural Competence, Diversity,

Mar 5

The Law Society of Alberta (LSA) has decided not to re-establish its standalone equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) committee for 2026 following...

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Alberta: court rules oath of allegiance for lawyers violates charter of rights

Posted In: Court Cases, Cultural Competence, Diversity,

Dec 23

The Alberta Court of Appeal has ruled that the requirement for aspiring lawyers to swear an oath of allegiance to the sovereign—under Law...

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UK Nursing and Midwifery Council sets new EDI targets

Posted In: Cultural Competence, Discr in Regulation, Diversity,

Jul 2

The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) has introduced a series of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) targets to eliminate disparities and...

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UK: the ARB modernizing architectural regulation

Posted In: Diversity, Education & Training, Reducing Barriers to,

Jun 4

In an interview with Building, Hugh Simpson, Chief Executive of the Architects Registration Board (ARB), discusses his vision for modernizing...

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NMC releases 3-year plan for culture transformation

Posted In: Administration, Cultural Competence, Discr in Regulation, Diversity, Health of Practitioner,

Mar 19

The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) has published a comprehensive three-year plan aimed at transforming its internal culture to become more...

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UK NMC appoints new EDI leaders

Posted In: Diversity,

Mar 12

The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) has announced the appointment of three new leaders to enhance its focus on equality, diversity, and...

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Indiana: executive orders on regulatory reform

Posted In: Deregulation Proposals, Diversity, Regulatory Reform, Remote Work, Sunset Reviews,

Jan 23

Indiana's new governor has issued several executive orders that affect the administration of regulatory boards: "EO 2025-11 – Reorganize...

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Programs seek to address inequalities in architecture field

Posted In: Diversity, Entry to Practice,

Sep 18

Summer programs through the National Association for Minority Architects, particularly the NOMA Future Faces and the HBCU Professional Development...

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Report on addressing inequalities in architect profession

Posted In: Diversity, Reports on Professions,

Sep 4

This article highlights progress in diversifying the field of architectural licensure, noting that more women and people of color are entering the...

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Law Society of Ontario funds research into equity

Posted In: Diversity,

May 30

At the request of the Equity and Indigenous Affairs Committee, the Law Society of Ontario has approved $250,000 in funding for research to inform...

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UK regulated professionals survey on DEI issues

Posted In: Diversity,

Mar 14

A survey and report from the Young Foundation in the UK found that 70% of professionals have experienced “discriminatory or exclusionary...

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