“Over the course of the pandemic, we have seen a disproportionate impact on businesses owned and operated by members of marginalized communities. Research shows that a higher percentage of businesses owned by women, Indigenous peoples, racialized people, members of the 2SLGBTQI+ community, immigrants, and persons with disabilities reported declines in revenue of 20% or more, compared with businesses overall.”
– Supplier Diversity Alliance Canada (SDAC)
An opinion piece published in The Hill Times highlights the economic value of integrating Supplier Diversity into Federal Procurement strategies. Co-written by Silvia Pencak, CGLCC’s Darrell Schuurman, Cassandra Dorrington, and Deidre Guy, the four founding members of the Supplier Diversity Alliance Canada (SDAC).
