In response to expressions of concern that Council received in fall 2020, a committee was set up to look at the issue of diversity and bias in the medical profession. We realized that this would include an internal focus on the College’s operations, processes and procedures and an external focus on how the College interacts with its members and the public.

The Committee decided that its mandate will be to support the College and Council in identifying barriers to diversity and inclusion in its operations, support the College in addressing the issues of racial discrimination through culturally appropriate complaints and investigation processes and support members of the College to improve their knowledge of diversity, bias and inclusion.

While the committee’s initial focus was on racial diversity, at its last meeting, Council decided to make this a standing committee with specific terms of reference and an ability to look at the issue of diversity and bias in totality.