b'Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: MOVING TOWARDS THE LIGHTA DEI is a critical priority for the(they/them), Human Rights Business Repre- commitment weve made towards a more inclu-BY JANICE SUTTONAt this stage in our evolution towards a more diverse, equitable and inclusive industry, we cansentative for IBEW Local 353, union activistsive and equitable construction industry here all agree thatand electrician. in Ontario. In 2021, we established a Diversity long-term success of member contractors andWhile recognizing that there is much more thatandInclusionAdvisoryCommitteewitha the construction industry as a whole. Businesseswe canand willdo, ECAO is proud of themandate to educate and provide resources on with a diverse team and an inclusive workplace aremoresuccessfulandbetterequippedfor the future. Inpracticalterms,whatdoesaculturethat reflectsdiversityinallpeople,equityinall practices and inclusion in all aspects look like? Where real, sustainable DEI exists, a companys recruitment and promotion processes, leader-ship and supervision practices, language and allfunctionsarefreeofbiasandprejudice. Imagine that. The fall 2022 issue of ECAOs Electrical Con-tractor magazine had a timely focus on diversity, equity and inclusion. In this, our spring 2023 issue, we revisit the subject with Ticha AlbinoCathy Frederickson Ticha AlbinoOntario Electrical Contractor21'