Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI)
The College of Massage Therapists of Ontario (CMTO) is committed to supporting equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) by embracing a range of perspectives and experiences. We strive to create a culture where every voice is heard, respected, and valued. We are committed to continuous learning and growth, and holding ourselves accountable to ensure our programs and services reflect our values.
CMTO’s 2023 – 2025 Strategic Plan, includes a dedicated goal on EDI. CMTO has committed to:
- embedding EDI into our organizational programs and processes; and
- reporting publicly on EDI progress.
Advancing Our Efforts in EDI
In 2024, CMTO established a permanent EDI Committee to support CMTO’s strategic plan and commitment to promoting and upholding the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion.
CMTO actively participates in the Health Profession Regulators of Ontario (HPRO) EDI Network and seeks out opportunities for projects that advance our EDI goals.
Annually, CMTO also identifies and reports on its EDI progress to the Ontario Ministry of Health through the College Performance Measurement Framework (CPMF) tool.
CMTO will continue to improve our processes to help build a more inclusive organization and healthcare system going forward.
We Want to Hear from You
If you would like to offer your perspective related to EDI and Massage Therapy, please email communications@cmto.com to share your comments or questions.
EDI Resources
CMTO has compiled a list of helpful resources for RMTs, clients and others who want to learn more about EDI. The resources are not produced by CMTO, but are provided as reference material.
Implicit Bias
- Implicit Association Test
- Addressing Implicit or Unconscious Biases in Healthcare
- The Chief Public Health Officer’s Report on the State of Public Health in Canada 2019 (pg. 30 – 31)
Gender Equality
- Gender Differences in Health
- Statistical Portrait of Women and Girls by the Relative Remoteness of their Communities Series – Health and Well-being
Microaggressions, Microassaults, Microinsults and Microinvalidations
- The Micropedia of Microaggressions
- Examples of Microaggressions
- The University of Toronto’s Faculty of Medicine’s Microaggressions and Allyship Campaign
Visible and Non-visible Disabilities
- Accessibility in Ontario
- AODA Requirements for Healthcare Providers
- Statistics Canada: Accessibility Findings from the Canadian Survey on Disabilities
LGBTQ2+
- Rainbow Health Ontario Resource Library
- A Guide to Gender Identity Terms
- Egale’s 2SLGBTQI Terms and Definitions and other gender and attraction diversity terminology
Indigenous Peoples and Communities
- About Indigenous Peoples and Communities in Canada
- The Indigenous Ally Toolkit
- Indigenous Relationship and Cultural Awareness Courses
Identifying Racism in Health Care
- Anti-racism lexicon
- Perceptions of Discrimination in Health Services Experienced by Immigrant Minorities in Ontario
Anti-BIPOC Racism
