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='''Important Considerations:'''=

='''Important Considerations:'''=

'''Panelists''': Every event is different and one may need to consider the makeup of the event and who is participating. Roles to consider may include: panelists, moderators, other participants and event organizers. All of these roles should be considered the same in importance when considering being a panelist and upholding the Panel Pledge.    

'''Panelists''': Every event is different, and one may need to consider the makeup of the event and who is participating. Roles to consider may include panelists, moderators, other participants and event organizers. All of these roles should be considered the same in importance when considering being a panelist and upholding the Panel Pledge.    

'''Privilege:''' Society gives privileges to individuals who are white, able-bodied and who are cisgender as the standard. Even within systemically marginalized communities, individuals who are closer to the standard are the ones who typically receive platforms for events. For example, white passing racialized people are sometimes given platforms over other racialized people. Similarly, disabled people with invisible disabilities are sometimes given platforms over disabled people with visible disabilities. Efforts should be made to provide platforms to people who have historically been least likely to be afforded speaking opportunities which are individuals who are furthest away from the above standard.  

'''Privilege:''' Society gives privileges to individuals who are white, able-bodied and who are cisgender as the standard. Even within systemically marginalized communities, individuals who are closer to the standard are the ones who typically receive platforms for events. For example, white passing racialized people are sometimes given platforms over other racialized people. Similarly, disabled people with invisible disabilities are sometimes given platforms over disabled people with visible disabilities. Efforts should be made to provide platforms to people who have historically been least likely to be afforded speaking opportunities which are individuals who are furthest away from the above standard.  

Thank you for providing details of the panelists who will be participating at your upcoming event.  

Thank you for providing details of the panelists who will be participating at your upcoming event.  

I am eager to participate and thank you for the invitation. However, the lack of diversity compromises my commitment to the GC Panel Pledge so I am unwilling to confirm my participation at this stage. I would be happy to reconsider this decision should you be able to secure a more balanced panel.  

I am eager to participate and thank you for the invitation. However, the lack of diversity compromises my commitment to the [[GC Panel Pledge - l’Engagement GC relatif aux panels#Important Considerations:|GC Panel Pledge]] so I am unwilling to confirm my participation at this stage. I would be happy to reconsider this decision should you be able to secure a more balanced panel.  

= '''Checklist for Event Organizers''' =

= '''Checklist for Event Organizers''' =

Below are some considerations for event organizers to ensure their events are representative, diverse and equitable:

Below are some considerations for event organizers to ensure their events are representative, diverse and equitable:

# Ensuring that on a panel of three people, two are from underrepresented groups. On a Panel of four people, three should be from underrepresented groups etc.  

# Ensuring that on a panel of three people, two panelists are from underrepresented groups. On a Panel of four people, three panelists should be from underrepresented groups etc.

# Strive to achieve gender balance while being inclusive of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.  

# Strive to achieve gender balance while being inclusive of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.  

# Connect with '''[[:en:GC_Diversity_Networks_-_Réseaux_de_la-diversité-du_GC|Diversity Networks]] t'''o ensure find panelists from systemically marginalized communities.  

# Connect with '''[[:en:GC_Diversity_Networks_-_Réseaux_de_la-diversité-du_GC|Diversity Networks]]''' to ensure find panelists from systemically marginalized communities.

# Try to assemble panelists from various backgrounds, being cognizant of underrepresented groups, individuals from various socio-economic backgrounds, diverse age groups, abilities and geographical locations.  

# Try to assemble panelists from various backgrounds, being cognizant of underrepresented groups, individuals from various socio-economic backgrounds, diverse age groups, abilities and geographical locations.  

# Ensure to use language interpretations, closed captioning and other accessibility measures to facilitate access to persons with disabilities.

# Ensure to use language interpretation, closed captioning and other accessibility measures to facilitate access to persons with disabilities.

# Promote the use of gender-sensitive language and preferred pronouns.

# Promote the use of gender-sensitive language and preferred pronouns.

# Ensure the event date does not conflict with religious and cultural holidays

# Ensure the event date does not conflict with religious and cultural holidays.

= '''Frequently Asked Questions:''' =

= '''Frequently Asked Questions:''' =

='''Speakers List and EDI Network Database'''=

='''Speakers List and EDI Network Database'''=

To help build diverse panels, event planners can connect with one of the many regional, departmental or interdepartmental [[GC Diversity Networks - Réseaux de la-diversité-du GC|GC Diversity Networks - Réseaux de la-diversité-du GC - wiki (gccollab.ca).]]  

To help build diverse panels, event organizers can connect with one of the many regional, departmental or interdepartmental [[GC Diversity Networks - Réseaux de la-diversité-du GC|GC Diversity Networks - Réseaux de la-diversité-du GC - wiki (gccollab.ca).]]  

Event planners can also connect with one of the many GC Speakers in the below list:  

Event organizers can also connect with one of the many GC Speakers in the below list:  

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Employees across the GoC who are interested in appearing on panels are encouraged to add their names to the above list. To do that one can click "Log in" on the top right of this page and enter their GC wiki account information. Once completed, the employee can simply click on the row where their name would appear under the "Name" column. Should they need assistance they are welcome to send an [[Muhammedali.khan@canada.ca|email]].  

Employees across the GoC, (particularly those from underrepresented groups) who are interested in appearing on panels are encouraged to add their names and supporting information to the above list. To do that one can click "Log in" on the top right of this page and enter their GC wiki account information. Once completed, the employee can simply click on the row where their name would appear under the "Name" column. Should they need assistance they are welcome to send an [[Muhammedali.khan@canada.ca|email]].