Developers, contractors, unions, associations, and workers are uniting in a growing coalition supporting the Toronto Declaration of Inclusive Workplaces & Communities.

?Systemic racism and discrimination harm our construction industry. Bigotry has no place in our communities, and we commit to standing up for the rights and dignity of all to promote inclusive, equitable, safe, and respectful workplaces,? says coalition.

The Toronto Declaration of Inclusive Workplaces & Communities affirms the health and safety of every person and supports the construction industry’s zero tolerance policy for discrimination or acts of hate of any kind.

To demonstrate its support for this declaration and to uphold diversity, the City of Toronto affirms this Declaration, and encourages those in the construction industry across the province to continue denouncing discrimination and hate in all its forms. Declaration banner at an EllisDon jobsite at Michael Garron Hospital in Toronto?s east end. (CNW Group/Carpenters’ District Council of Ontario)
According to the coalition, many employers in the construction industry have not just signed on to this declaration but are taking further action to educate their members about the importance of eliminating racism and discrimination in the industry.

EllisDon has hosted diversity and inclusion town halls to discuss these crucial issues with employees, and Daniels has organized site meetings with construction teams to impres...