The last few years have withnessed a growing movement toward equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) around the world. Government authorities as well as institutions, cities and private businesses are all participating in this movement wich alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nation. Canada is no exception. Rigourous measures have been put in place to reduce inequalities in various spheres targeted by the United Nations, with notable repercussions in the world of higher education and research.(taken from;