Diversity Committee

The Diversity Committee was created to work on issues around the inclusion of minority and marginalized groups.

In a context where Canada is rapidly transforming, our association must evolve in tandem. Indeed, according to Statistics Canada projections, by 2036, nearly one in two people in Canada could be an immigrant or second generation.

In 2024, the Diversity committee is relaunched with a new mission, pledging to establish an official diversity, equity and inclusion policy within AQTIS 514 IATSE, so that our industry can better reflect this new reality.

We are proud to welcome the following members:

Colleen Quinton
Emmanuel Martin Hernandez
Gabi Kislat
Jeff Nichol
Jonathan Girouard
Kellie Nadeau
Ludivine Bras
Pablo Perugorria
Patrick Biron
Serge Trépanier
Tioko Bilgo
Vicky Limkalan
Yasmine Amor

If you are interested in joining the Diversity committee, please email dpilon@aqtis514iatse.com.

List of main issues:

• Identify inclusion issues within our structures and at our workplaces
• Inform and educate all members on these issues
• Find ways to foster the promotion and integration of members of minority and marginalized groups in our industry

Roles and responsibilities:

• Identify problematic or discriminatory situations
• Promote inclusion and aim for representation that reflects our society
• Create (or support the creation of) an information campaign
• Recommend to the Executive concrete actions that address these challenges

Sample actions:

• Recommend to the Executive the development of affirmative action policies within the organization