‘It’s virtue signaling’: DEI has captured corporate Canada, think tank says

The National Post highlights a think tank report asserting that diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives have become pervasive in Canada's major corporations, though explicit hiring discrimination remains uncommon and merit-based hiring continues to dominate. This analysis suggests that while DEI efforts are widespread, they're often criticized as mere "virtue signaling" rather than substantial change. The findings underscore an ongoing debate about the effectiveness and necessity of DEI programs in corporate settings, raising questions about whether they genuinely promote inclusivity or merely serve as superficial gestures.