Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

To advance diversity, equity and inclusion, the PBC:

• Ensures policies respect gender, ethnic, cultural and linguistic differences and are responsive to groups with specific requirements;
• Uses an intersectional approach, and applies a trauma-informed lens, when reviewing and developing policies, programs, training and services;
• Actively works towards addressing the over-representation of Black and Indigenous people in the criminal justice system and improving accessibility to pardons, while ensuring public safety and supporting community reintegration;
• Respects five overarching guiding principles in conditional release decision-making for women: gender-responsive, culturally aware, trauma-informed, holistic, and partnership-based.
• Continues to work collaboratively with diverse communities to understand and meet their needs; and
• Invests in a diverse, inclusive and informed workforce of Board members and staff through hiring practices and training.

Related Publications

• Accessibility at the Parole Board of Canada
• Elder and Community Assisted Hearings - Pamphlet
• Elder-Assisted Hearings - Factsheet
• Community-Assisted Hearings - Factsheet
• Victims - Elder-Assisted Hearings - Factsheet
• Women Parole Applicants - Helpful Information about the Parole Process - Booklet
• Elder-Assisted Hearings - Video