/R E P E A T -- Media Advisory - Interview and Photo Opportunity - Examining sexual orientation and gender identity in the workplace/

TORONTO, May 19, 2015 /CNW/ - The Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion and Pride at Work Canada will launch a report on sexual orientation and gender identity in the workplace from the perspective of the LGBT+ communities in Canada. The report will explore topics of disclosure and self-identification at work, discrimination towards sexual and gender minorities in employment and examine ways to create a more inclusive and supportive environment.

Interview/ Photo opportunity:

Michael Bach, Founder and CEO, Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion Matt Petersen, Chair, Board of Directors, Pride and Work Canada

Date: Wednesday, May 20, 2015

Time:  5:30 p.m. to 7: 30 p.m.

Location:  Fairmont Royal York, Upper Canada Ballroom, 18^th Floor.

About the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion (CCDI)

The Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion (CCDI) is a think-tank and research organization for issues related to Diversity, Inclusion, Equity and Human Rights management. CCDI works with Canadian organizations to effectively manage issue diversity and inclusion (D&I) in their workplace. For more information please visit: cidi-icdi.ca

About Pride at Work Canada

Pride at Work Canada works to improve the climate of inclusiveness for lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans-identified (LGBT) employees in the workplace. For more information please visit: prideatwork.ca

SOURCE Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion

Please RSVP prior to the event to Kathleen Kahlon [email protected] or call 416-567-3446