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== '''Priorities''' ==

== '''Priorities''' ==

The following priorities represent the areas of work the network will be focusing on and collaborating with senior management and key allies to advance and support the BEN/REN Mission.  [[File:BEN-REN Priorities.png|center|thumb|1673x1673px]]

The following priorities represent the areas of work the network will be focusing on and collaborating with senior management and key allies to advance and support the BEN/REN Mission.  

[[File:Priorities BENREN.png|left|thumb|1280x1280px]]

== '''Committee Structure''' ==

== '''Committee Structure''' ==

=== '''Steering Committee Members''' ===

=== '''Steering Committee Members''' ===

The BEN/REN is led by a steering committee of four executives involved and engaged in leading the networks initiatives.  

The BEN/REN is led by a steering committee of four executives involved and engaged in leading the networks initiatives.  

* Hantz Prosper, Chief of Staff to the Deputy Minister, Public Services and Procurement Canada  

* Hantz Prosper, Chief of Staff to the Deputy Minister, Public Services and Procurement Canada  

* Richard Sharpe, Director, Department of Justice Canada  

* Richard Sharpe, Director, Department of Justice Canada  

=== '''Champions''' ===

=== '''Champions''' ===

Since July 2020, BEN/REN has developed a mandate and mission statement, recommendations to address anti-Black and systemic racism, and an engagement strategy. In addition, the Interim Steering Committee has undertaken a number of initiatives including:

Since July 2020, BEN/REN has developed a mandate and mission statement, recommendations to address anti-Black and systemic racism, and an engagement strategy. In addition, the Interim Steering Committee has undertaken a number of initiatives including:

* Identification of BEN/REN Champions and Deputy Minister Ally Champions

* Deputy Minister Panel discussion on the topic of equity, diversity and inclusion in support of the Clerk’s Call to Action which included Deputy Jody Thomas, Deputy Arianne Reza and Chief Statistician of Canada Anil Arora

* Engagement with the Clerk and Interim Clerk of the Privy Council (PCO) to discuss priorities for the government’s anti-Black racism, diversity and inclusion agenda

* Engagement with the Clerk and Interim Clerk of the Privy Council (PCO) to discuss priorities for the government’s anti-Black racism, diversity and inclusion agenda

* Engagement with the OCHRO on development and implementation of a Black Executive Talent management framework

* Engagement with the OCHRO on development and implementation of a Black Executive Talent management framework

* Coordination of several meetings of the Black Executives Network, two of which included participation of federal Cabinet Ministers, at their requests

* Coordination of several meetings of the Black Executives Network, two of which included participation of federal Cabinet Ministers, at their requests

* Broad engagement with other senior officials on issues related to anti-Black racism and racial discrimination in the FPS

* Broad engagement with other senior officials on issues related to anti-Black racism and racial discrimination in the FPS

== '''How to join''' ==

=== Self Identification ===

Membership in BEN/REN is open to people of African descent who are Federal Public Servant executives (at the EX 01 level and above, or are acting for one year or more in an EX position). If you fit that description, please send an email to [[reseaubenren@gmail.com]]

We encourage all Black employees to self-identify in surveys and employment processes to give BEN/REN and the government an accurate picture of Black representation and experiences in the public service

=='''Contact us'''==

=='''Contact us'''==