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Canada's Top Diversity Employers for 2020
CP is one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers for 2020 as recognized by organizers of the annual Canada's Top 100 Employers competition. Diversity is a core value at CP. We believe fostering a culture of diversity and creating an inclusive workplace leads to creativity, innovation, open-mindedness and high performance.
Having a skilled and diverse workforce is a longstanding goal at CP as we cultivate the best team of railroaders in the industry. To support our vision, we work collaboratively with our employees, communities along our network and with partner organizations in Canada and the U.S. to progress and support CP’s commitment towards a more representative and inclusive workplace.
Read more about our programs and initiatives in the 2018 Diversity and Inclusion report below:
2018 Diversity and Inclusion report
Promoting Women in the Workplace
- CP's board is comprised of 40% women and is a member of the
30% Club -- a leading international organization committed to better gender representation
- as a founding member of the
Canadian Board Diversity Council, CP offers women at the director level the opportunity to attend the "Get on Board" governance education program
- CP is a corporate member of the
Women's Executive Network which supports, develops and retains women in professional and management positions
League of Railway Women
CP is a Platinum member of the
League of Railway Women, an organization committed to improving the railroad industry by connecting women in rail.
Immigrant Work Experience programs
CP has a long-standing relationship with several associations and organizations that attract, recruit and support skilled immigrants. Partnerships including the
Centre for Newcomers and the
Bow Valley College Corporate Readiness Program provide a win-win opportunity -- new Canadians gain work experience and our employees build their cross-cultural skills and awareness.
Indigenous Relations
As governments continue to reconcile past decisions to build a more positive present and future with Indigenous communities, CP continues to collaborate with Indigenous groups to better understand their cultures, and develop more meaningful relationships.
We partner with organizations such as
Aboriginal Link,
Community Futures,
Rupertsland Institute, and Winnipeg's
Canadian Aboriginal Human Resources Association to build positive relationships and to create targeted outreach programs and employment opportunities.
In February, 2019, CP supported the Soaring: Indigenous Youth Empowerment Gathering in Calgary, AB to help build brighter futures for Indigenous students. The Calgary Soaring was attended by over 760 Indigenous students and their chaperones. Read the
report here.
Legal Leaders for Diversity
CP Is a member of
Legal Leaders for Diversity, a group of Canadian General Counsel who have declared their support and commitment for creating a more inclusive legal profession as well as supporting diversity initiatives within their organizations.
Learn more
To find out more about how CP is working to develop an environment where our employees can reach their full potential both personally and professionally, read our
2016 Corporate Sustainability Report.
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