Ted Rogers School of Management's Diversity Institute (DI) at Toronto Metropolitan University was founded in 1999 by Dr. Wendy Cukier with the aim of undertaking research on diversity in the workplace to improve practices in organizations. We work with organizations to develop customized strategies, programming, and resources to promote new, interdisciplinary knowledge and practice about diversity with respect to gender, race/ethnicity, Aboriginal peoples, abilities, and sexual orientation.

We collaborate with industry, government, not-for-profits, and academics to research existing practices and evaluate programs; explore barriers to full participation in the workplace; develop fact-based policies and programs to help organizations attract, motivate and develop, underrepresented groups; and provide customized training to support the development of diversity strategies.

Using an ecological model of change, the Diversity Institute is driving social innovation across sectors. Our action-oriented, evidence-based approach is advancing knowledge of the complex barriers faced by underrepresented groups, leading practices to effect change, and producing concrete results.

The Future Skills Centre (FSC) is a forward-thinking centre for research and collaboration dedicated to driving innovation in skills development so that everyone in Canada can be prepared for the future of work. We partner with policymakers, researchers, practitioners, employers and labour groups, and post-secondary institutions to solve pressing labour market challenges and ensure that everyone can benefit from relevant lifelong learning opportunities. We are founded by a consortium whose members are Toronto Metropolitan University, Blueprint, and The Conference Board of Canada, and are funded by the Government of Canada's Future Skills Program.

Magnet is a Centre of Innovation, housed at Toronto Metropolitan University. Through a twin focus on technology and partnerships, our vision is to build an empowered, effective, and efficient labour market ecosystem. We design digital solutions, curate innovative technology integrations and foster partnerships that enhance connectivity, inclusion, and opportunity across Canada’s workforce.

As a trusted voice, Magnet works alongside ecosystem experts on future-of-work challenges to strengthen the systems that support meaningful employment and talent development. We empower our partners, drive adoption of relevant innovation, and validate what works to deliver real impact for Canada’s economic future.