Data Insights: Year Two Findings from the Equity and Inclusion Data Initiative
The second year of findings for the Equity and Inclusion Data Initiative reflects data gathered during the 2025 renewal period.
The College is extremely pleased with the participation rate in the initiative’s second year and we are happy to share that approximately 66% of registrants chose to take part.
The following insights highlight the key findings and trends from the collected data. We acknowledge that these insights do not provide a complete or perfect picture of the demographics of all social workers and social service workers, since participation in the initiative is voluntary. However, these insights do serve as an important starting point in understanding the diversity within the professions.
Our Second Year in Numbers: What the Data Reveals
Data from the second year of the initiative showed a similar distribution of demographics as the data from its inaugural year. For more information, view the 2024 Equity and Inclusion Data Initiative Findings.
Age of Registrants by Generation
Indigenous Identity: Ontario Comparison
Racial Identity
RACIAL IDENTITY: ONTARIO COMPARISON
Ethnic Identity: top 50
Religious and Spiritual Affiliation
Languages Spoken, Other than English or French
4,551 respondents shared that they are proficient in a language outside of English or French.
There are over 200 language proficiencies among participants. The most common languages participants are proficient in are:
Persons with a Disability
Types of Disabilities
Registrants who participated identified with
the following types of disabilities:
Disability Types: Ontario Comparison
Gender Identity
Trans Identity
Sexual Orientation
From Insights to Impact: What’s Next for the Initiative
With this initial data from the first two years of the initiative, we are beginning to collaborate with our engagement groups to address systemic barriers and inform equity initiatives to better serve the Ontario public. The College is currently working on:
- Presenting findings to social work and social service work educators for potential trend analysis between the College’s registrant base and their student population;
- Sharing key findings with our government partners;
- Collaborating with the professional associations, who can advocate for more diverse representation within the professions;
- Implementing feedback received from registrants as part of our commitment to continuous improvement; and
- Continuing to collaborate with Council and the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee to advance meaningful action.
We express our sincere gratitude to all registrants who chose to take part in the Equity and Inclusion Data Initiative. Your data will support the College in evidence-based decision-making and will provide valuable insights into the degree to which the diversity of the Ontario public is reflected in College registration. As we continue this journey, we remain committed to meaningful engagement and collaboration, using this data to better serve the Ontario public.