Another example of an initiative in the public sector to diversify the supply chain is reference below. A Request for Information (RFI) has been posted on a e-procurement site to gather more information.

This example is from an initiative from a public sector organization to increase its commitment to increase the diversity of bidders on government contracts. The questionnaire is part of a series of initiatives to increase the participation of Canadian LGBTQ2+ -owned or -led businesses. The government is working closely with LGBTQ2+ organizations and LGBTQ2+ communities from across Canada to learn about their experiences with federal procurement.

E-Procurement Posting link:

E-Procurment Posting (Reference BuyandSell.gc.ca)

What is the benefit with this proactive approach to outreach the supplier community vs simply developing a policy?