Race and ethnicity

The university values cultural diversity and promotes inclusion, respect, and fairness in all communications.

• The university chooses not to cite a person’s race, colour, national origin or immigration status unless it is relevant and necessary.

• Avoid stereotypes, generalizations or assumptions about ethnic or cultural groups.

• Use the terms individuals or communities prefer to describe themselves. When in doubt, ask or refer to official sources.

• Individuals within these groups should be identified by the names they choose for themselves.

• Some people prefer reference to ethnicity rather than colour for groups, where such references are deemed essential to the story (such as African-Canadian).