{"id":30816,"date":"2025-02-04T09:57:40","date_gmt":"2025-02-04T13:57:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.urelles.com\/magazine\/non-classifiee\/we-cant-say-any-more-in-fact-we-say-a-lot-more-than-we-used-to\/"},"modified":"2026-03-10T21:06:52","modified_gmt":"2026-03-11T01:06:52","slug":"we-cant-say-any-more-in-fact-we-say-a-lot-more-than-we-used-to","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.urelles.com\/en\/magazine\/inclusion-en\/we-cant-say-any-more-in-fact-we-say-a-lot-more-than-we-used-to\/","title":{"rendered":"\u201cWe can’t say any more! : In fact, we say a lot more than we used to."},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Read more on the subject of DEI<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Equality vs. Equity: it’s not about discrimination, it’s about different needs!<\/a><\/div>\n\n
DEI: We all need more equity!<\/a><\/div>\n\n
DEI and wokism, two different approaches<\/a><\/div>\n\n

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A phrase we’ve been hearing more and more lately: \u201cYou can’t say anything anymore! This sentiment often reflects the perception that certain opinions are restricted in a world where social issues are increasingly discussed. But a closer look reveals that, on the contrary, we’re approaching once-taboo subjects with a new openness. Talking about equity, diversity and inclusion (DEI), as well as other social topics, such as mental health or systemic discrimination, is now an integral part of our public conversations. <\/p>\n\n

The de-tabooing of mental health<\/h2>\n\n

Indeed, if we take mental health<\/a> as an example, which was long stigmatized, today it’s a subject that’s discussed much more freely. In Canada, research and initiatives in the field of mental health have exploded: since the 2000s, awareness campaigns such as Bell Cause for the Cause<\/a> Day have borne witness to this transformation. <\/p>\n\n

These approaches have now gained in popularity, sparking discussions in both the private and professional spheres. In fact, more and more companies now offer employee assistance programs that cover the mental health aspect in depth, not just the physical. <\/p>\n\n

The #Metoo wave<\/h2>\n\n

#MeToo made international headlines, prompting women around the world to publicly share their experiences of sexual assault or harassment. This movement has reproduced itself in several waves and in several countries and industries over the years, and we probably haven’t seen the end of it yet! <\/span><\/p>\n\n

The #MeToo movement has been described as a watershed moment for the advancement of gender equality, giving women a powerful platform and demonstrating the extent of sexual assault and harassment in society. Many of Canada’s leading actors spoke out publicly about their experiences of sexual assault and harassment in the entertainment industry. The #MeToo movement has also prompted women across Canada to share their experiences in a multitude of fields, including <\/span>politic<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>theater<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>journalism<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>music<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>comedy<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>sport<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>gastronomy<\/span><\/a>, as well as the <\/span>air transport industry<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n\n

On December 2, 2017, hundreds gathered in downtown Toronto for the <\/span>#MeToo march<\/span><\/a>. Participants called for a significant change in the attitudes surrounding sexual assault and harassment, and advocated improved services for survivors of sexual violence. Would we have seen this decades ago? No, because we didn’t say as much! <\/span><\/p>\n\n

Black Lives Matter and systemic discrimination in Canada<\/h2>\n\n

Black Lives Matter (#BlackLivesMatter) also started out as a keyword that quickly grew into a North American social movement. <\/span><\/p>\n\n

This movement sought to improve the living conditions of Black people in Canada, including those who are <\/span>undocumented, queer, trans and disabled.<\/span><\/a>. Their struggle is, and always has been, inclusive and intersectional. <\/span><\/p>\n\n

The impact of the discussions that have emerged from the BLM movement over the past decade is enormous:<\/span><\/p>\n\n