Canadian women are concerned about DEI rollbacks, networking: study
More than 50 per cent of Canadian women are concerned about diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) rollbacks at major companies, according to a recent Environics Research survey commissioned by Monday Girl, a digital networking platform.
According to the 2025 Canadian Women’s Mentorship and Networking Report, 51 per cent of survey respondents believed a reduction of DEI initiatives would negatively impact women’s career advancement opportunities.
Eighty-three per cent of women respondents also pointed to a shortage of networking spaces designed specifically for women, while 47 per cent said they are actively looking for workplaces where they feel safe and supported.
A further 86 per cent of women said networking was important for career development, while 68 per cent felt women were disadvantaged by existing traditional networking opportunities.
Many international corporations and businesses, including Walmart, Lowes, Citigroup, Disney, Pepsi, PayPal, Meta, Google, Amazon, McDonald’s, Ford and John Deere, have rolled back their DEI policies and programs in recent months.
American President Donald Trump is leading the charge against DEI, and claims “radical DEI has dangerously tainted” his country’s institutions.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s newly appointed cabinet has eliminated several diversity-related roles, including the status of women and equity portfolio.
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