Rainbow Registered
Rainbow Registered Accreditation Program for 2SLGBTQI+ Friendly Spaces
Not only is having 2SLGBTQI+ friendly policies in your company the right thing to do – it’s also good for business. That’s why Canada’s 2SLGBTQI+ Chamber of Commerce (CGLCC) with Tourism HR Canada, have collaborated to initiate the Rainbow Registered Accreditation Program for 2SLGBTQI+ friendly businesses and organizations in Canada – regardless of the industry or size.
Scroll down to review the accreditation process and to apply.
What Does it Mean to be Rainbow Registered?
Rainbow Registered is a national accreditation for 2SLGBTQI+ friendly businesses and organizations. When you see a Rainbow Registered symbol, you know the business or organization meets a stringent set of standards to ensure that 2SLGBTQI+ customers feel more welcomed and accepted.
The accreditation program grants a time-limited recognition to businesses and organizations for demonstrating compliance with the quality standard. Accredited businesses are deemed market-ready for the 2SLGBTQI+ customer and given the right to be associated with the program’s prestigious Rainbow Registered designation.
RAINBOW REGISTERED WEBSITE
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These businesses and organizations demonstrate that they are consistent in their efforts and committed to providing a more welcoming and accepting 2SLGBTQI+ customer and staff experience.
How Rainbow Registered Accreditation Elevates Your Business
Demonstrate your commitment to creating more inclusive spaces for your customers, visitors, and staff by becoming Rainbow Registered. Gain national recognition as a welcoming business, build trust within the 2SLGBTQI+ community, and access resources to support your inclusivity journey. Additionally, enhance your internal culture by fostering a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion.
The Benefits of Accreditation
Strengthen your connection to the 2SLGBTQI+ customer base
In addition to benefiting from guidelines that provide information and advice on ensuring 2SLGBTQI+ customers feel welcome and accepted, accredited businesses will be able to demonstrate and market themselves as destinations for the 2SLGBTQI+ market.
Business Listing in the Rainbow Registered directory
Accredited businesses will be listed on the Rainbow Registered website – the national directory of businesses accredited as 2SLGBTQI+ friendly – and will have the opportunity to use the Rainbow Registered logo in marketing materials and in their business or storefront.
Additional Benefits
- Rainbow Registered Welcome Kit (window decal, info card)
- Access to CGLCC National Associate Member Benefits
- Invitiations to exclusive events and networking opportunities
- Promotional support through CGLCC channels
Accreditation Process (click each section to expand)
Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with the Step-by-Step Program Application Guide.
Submitting an application to become Rainbow Registered does not automatically grant accreditation. After your application submission, you will need to work with your assigned assessor to complete your evaluation. Once the assessment is finalized, you will be notified of the decision.
Corporations and large businesses with multiple locations are asked to email connor.mckiggan@cglcc.ca before applying to discuss their business structure and determine the most suitable approach.
Start the process below in the ‘Apply Now‘ section by selecting your business/organization size. All information supplied is kept confidential, and applicants will receive a notification confirming receipt of their application form and payment.
Note:
- All application fees are non-refundable.
- The fee is based on a single property/business assessment.
- Accreditation is valid for up to three (3) years with an annual fee automatically charged to the credit card on file. A reaccreditation assessment must be then completed every three years to maintain your status in the program.
Once your application has been received, an assessor will be assigned to your file and will connect with you to start the assessment. The assessor will guide you to collect supporting documentation and will answer any questions you may have during the process.
Your assessment must be completed within one (1) year of your application submission. If this timeframe is exceeded, your application will be deemed abandoned, and you will need to submit a new application and payment for a new assessment.
CGLCC will inform applicants of the decision and outline the next steps. Successful applicants who meet the requirements of the Rainbow Registered accreditation program will receive an email with their finalized assessment report for review and safekeeping.
Applicants who do not meet the accreditation standards will receive a report with feedback on any gaps, along with recommendations for improvement. They will have up to one year to address these gaps and undergo reassessment if they choose to.
Apply Now
To explore the applicable fees and begin your application, select your business size (based on the Full-Time Equivalent) from the options below:
For Corporate inquiries (large corporations or businesses with multiple locations), please contact: connor.mckiggan@cglcc.ca
For questions about ACOA, and registering as a business in the Atlantic Canadian Tourism Sector, please contact: taylor.yeomans@cglcc.ca
For general inquiries about the Rainbow Registered program and the accreditation process, please contact: merve.tosun@cglcc.ca
For personalized assistance with your accreditation process, we encourage you to reach out to the accreditation support line and secure a meeting with Merve here.
