IABC/Toronto is the largest chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators, bringing together communicators, PR professionals, and marketers from across the Greater Toronto Area and its surrounds. As the world’s most diverse chapter, we are committed to building a community where everyone feels welcome, represented, valued, and free to bring their strengths and most authentic selves.
Since 2020, IABC/Toronto has made Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility (IDEA) a strategic priority, in response to the murder of George Floyd and the persistent inequities affecting marginalized and underrepresented communities.
We recognize that the communications profession has not always been equitable or inclusive. Through our IDEA work, we are committed to holding ourselves and the industry accountable. Our work is guided by principles including:
- Intersectionality: Recognizing and honouring the complexity of our varied experiences and how we navigate the world.
- Inclusion: Using language, policy, and thought leadership that foster affirming and welcoming spaces for everyone, in-person and virtually.
- Equity: Creating opportunities for everyone to success, especially those who’ve historically been excluded or marginalized.
- Transparency: Being open and honest about decisions, actions, and progress.
- Accountability: Owning our actions, learning from mistakes, and celebrating wins.
Our IDEA Committee leads this work by providing strategic recommendations to the Board, ensuring our events are inclusive and accessible, building capacity around IDEA, and fostering opportunities for community wellbeing.
This work is ongoing and cannot be done in isolation. We welcome your suggestions and feedback. Email toronto-idea@iabc.to.
Read IABC’s Code of Ethics and Code of Conduct.