Presidential Address: Fostering a Culture of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in the Canadian Agricultural Economics Profession

Abstract: The Canadian agricultural economics profession, like much of society, is faced with the important challenge of how to effectively achieve aspirational goals of equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI). I argue that the Canadian agricultural economics society (CAES) will benefit from integrating EDI into our core mission and key activities. I focus on a select set of issues that I believe will further this effort. Given the critical role of scholarly merit and merit-based systems and processes in CAES mandate and activities, I also explored how meritocracy and scholarly merit can be aligned with EDI principles. The paper concludes with suggestions and recommendations for consideration by the CAES.

– Emmanuel Yiridoe, President of the Canadian Agricultural Economics Society