DEI

DEI Principles

Information is being updated.

DEI Initiatives

Childcare

If you need childcare, you may register your child (6 months to 11 years old) for the CSPE UQAM drop-in childcare service located near the Hélène-Desmarais Building. Childcare is available on Thursday and Friday, as well as for the Thursday evening cocktail (5 à 7). If there is sufficient demand, childcare may also be offered for the Friday evening 5 à 7.

Childcare fees will be covered by the Symposium (please make sure to check “Doctoral Symposium 2026” in the form).

Registration: registration form

Religious fasting

The conference takes place during religious fasting periods. At the end of each day (Thursday and Friday), food and beverages will be served during the end-of-day cocktail so participants may break their fast if they wish.

Gender-neutral restrooms

While building signage at the Hélène-Desmarais Building cannot be changed, some single-occupancy restrooms originally designated as accessible are gender-neutral and may be used by anyone.

Lactation room & changing tables

The Hélène-Desmarais Building has a lactation room and changing tables located on the 6th floor, Wing A, room A.699.
To access it, please request the key at the main Security desk (1st floor, Wing B, room B.105) or call 514-340-3869.

Quiet rooms

A quiet room will be available throughout the event. It is designed to provide a calm and quiet space, ideal for relaxing, recharging your batteries, meditating, or working quietly. On Thursday, the rest room will be A.449 Melbourne (4th floor), and on Friday, it will be C.539 Saïd Business School (5th floor).

Accommodation requests

For any questions regarding a specific accommodation during the Symposium, please contact us by email:
📧 marie-eugenie.lamare@hec.ca

You may also consult the Accessibility page (updated regularly).