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Diversity Accessibility Engagement

Ocean Allies strives to give access, engage, and continuously support a diverse workforce in Canada’s ocean economy.

Defining Success

Evaluate the current state of Diversity, Equality & Inclusion (DE&I) in Canada’s ocean sector.

Training

Improve inclusivity outcomes through hiring training and cross-cultural network training.

Changing Systems

Develop practical tools to help ocean sector companies address systemic barriers that prevent diverse communities from thriving in the ocean economy.

Improving Access

The goal is to increase business linkages and networks between ocean companies and diverse talent areas.

Recognition & Support

Provide opportunities for peer connection, additional financial support for employers, and public recognition for great work.

Our Story

This project stemmed from a lively discussion at an Ocean Allies Forum in May 2020. We brought together diverse partners and dedicated allies in the ocean sector to get feedback on best approaches to increasing diversity and inclusion (D&I) in the ocean economy, and where gaps could be identified in the current D&I efforts of the community. Diversity and inclusion should not be a “one-off initiative.” It requires principled action and investment in employee training. The Ocean Allies project strives to help the ocean sector to take concrete steps towards a more richly diverse and inclusive ecosystem and realize the long-term benefits for innovation.

VISION

Ocean Allies brings together diverse talent to reduce barriers to entry into Canada's ocean innovation ecosystem.

MISSION

Through partnership with key organizations and targeted strategic activities, Ocean Allies strives to bring together diverse talent to help define success, implement training, change systems, improve access, and provide recognition, and support in Canada's ocean innovation ecosystem.

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Applications for the Ocean Impact Award are now open!