This is a fabulous question, and one that most companies and institutions across Canada (and around the globe!) have had to ask themselves in recent years. In fact, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusivity (EDI; alternately DEI) has become so vital to the ethics and safety of everything from small businesses and private industry to public institutions, education, and government that many organisations will only review resumes that include a personal EDI Statement. Several national and multi-national organisations now mandate doing business with companies who have EDI policies and practices in place, and Canadian funding agencies (including us) will not pay out grants, bursaries, and awards or provide sponsorship to applicants who have not addressed EDI in their submissions. So now you may be wondering what EDI is, why it's important, how it factors in with Photographic Arts, and how it benefits you, your clients, and your community. We ask that you take a moment to reflect on the questio...