Preface
This guide was developed by the Fondation Émergence in partnership with Desjardins Insurance to give you a better understanding of the trans experience, the vocabulary you need to know to talk to your employees, and the tools you need to create a more inclusive workplace. It also describes some of the benefits of creating a work environment that is inclusive of sexual and gender minorities.
The Fondation Émergence is a non-profit organization whose mission is to fight against homophobia and transphobia. They work to educate, inform and raise public awareness about the realities of LGBTQ+ people. The foundation has achieved a number of milestones in the battle for LGBTQ+ rights, including the creation of the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia (2003). They also developed the Aging Gayfully program, which aims to raise awareness and foster welcoming environments for LGBTQ+ seniors.
Desjardins Insurance has chosen the foundation to develop this guide, as they have a proven track record of producing quality content to help organizations integrate LGBTQ+ employees into the workplace.