RQMP | EDI

For a healthy working environment

The values of equity diversity inclusion are important within the RQMP. To ensure fairness between all members and a healthy working environment, the EDI committee is the spokesperson for the members on this subject. Their mandate is to organize social and training activities according to the needs of members.

On this page you will find several links to EDI resources, the help offices of each of the RQMP universities. Do not hesitate to consult them.

Ressources for all

Together against discrimination, a leaflet from the University of Sherbrooke
The inclusive and epicene writing guide from the University of Sherbrooke
List of epicene terms from the Linguistic Troubleshooting Bank of the Office of the French Language
Psychological harassment at work
Resources for LGBTQ community safety online

Ressources for supervisors

Understanding and supporting autistic students, a leaflet from the University of Sherbrooke
Unconscious biases, a leaflet from the University of Sherbrooke
The EDI research toolbox from the University of Sherbrooke contains numerous leaflets and guides to help with the integration of the foreign or minority community.

Ressources for students

If you are experiencing psychological distress, call 811 for immediate support, 24/7 https://www.quebec.ca/sante/trouver-une-ressource/info-social-811

Wellness Program of the Alliance for Student Health in Quebec (ASEQ)
Interligne (LGBTQ+ community)
Friendship Relief (to break isolation)
Do you have to disclose your disability?, a video from the University of Sherbrooke

At Université de Sherbrooke

Student Life Assistance (AVE)
REMDUS Graduate Student Rights Office
Key to your rights
Consulting team on respect for individuals
Information on services offered to staff with disabilities
Student Ombudsman
University of Sherbrooke Support Program for Students with Disabilities
Network of intercultural allies
An EDI contact person
Guidance service
Psychology service
Pregnant or breastfeeding women: Staff from the Workplace and Academic Health and Safety Division (WASH) can conduct a risk assessment and advise you on actions to take at any stage of your pregnancy, or even from the planning stage. The same measures can be taken for breastfeeding women returning to work. Safe Motherhood

At Université de Montréal

Student support services at the University of Montreal with numerous programs: New student reception, financial support, French courses, career advice, medical and psychological clinic, housing, work-study program, support for the foreign community, disability situation, etc.
EDI assistance application form
Student-parents: Declaring your student-parent status (including pregnant women) grants access to the benefits and support offered by Polytechnique Montréal. There is no specific procedure for pregnant or breastfeeding women in research laboratories. You must therefore notify your department as soon as you know you are pregnant so that a risk assessment can be conducted in your laboratory and your research can be adapted accordingly.

At Polytechnique Montréal

Wellness Program
Student-parents: Declaring your student-parent status (including pregnant women) grants access to the benefits and support offered by Polytechnique Montréal. There is no specific procedure for pregnant or breastfeeding women in research laboratories. You must therefore notify your department as soon as you know you are pregnant so that a risk assessment can be conducted in your laboratory and your research can be adapted accordingly.