Provincial Equity and Indigenous Health

We are committed to addressing racism and discrimination in the health care system. Our Provincial Equity and Indigenous Health Office aims to reduce inequities and meet the needs of distinct populations. The focus is on improving health outcomes.

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We are committed to addressing racism and discrimination in the health care system.

Our Work

Framework on equity, inclusion, diversity and anti-racism

Our framework highlights our commitment to identify and address the impact of anti-Indigenous and anti-Black racism. It also requires addressing discrimination based on factors such as:

  • race
  • gender
  • disability
  • sexual orientation
  • religion
  • newcomer status

Approaches to address racism and discrimination

We focus on creating approaches to address racism and discrimination in partnership with Indigenous, Black and other communities, organizations and leadership. This ensures our approaches:

  • meet community needs and priorities
  • are culturally appropriate  

For example, our Black and Indigenous health plans, now in development, will reflect the distinct experiences, histories and unique needs of these communities.

Last Updated: March 26, 2024