{"id":28807,"date":"2019-07-23T17:00:20","date_gmt":"2019-07-23T17:00:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.quebec-elan.org\/?page_id=28807"},"modified":"2025-04-08T17:42:43","modified_gmt":"2025-04-08T21:42:43","slug":"policies","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.quebec-elan.org\/en\/policies\/","title":{"rendered":"Policies"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-2h17pev-14719a2fa76a91c56ca888a77359c4b9\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-2h17pev-14719a2fa76a91c56ca888a77359c4b9{\npadding-bottom:10px;\nfont-size:60px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-2h17pev-14719a2fa76a91c56ca888a77359c4b9 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-2h17pev-14719a2fa76a91c56ca888a77359c4b9 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:60px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-2h17pev-14719a2fa76a91c56ca888a77359c4b9 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n\n@media only screen and (min-width: 480px) and (max-width: 767px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-2h17pev-14719a2fa76a91c56ca888a77359c4b9 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n\n@media only screen and (max-width: 479px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-2h17pev-14719a2fa76a91c56ca888a77359c4b9 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-2h17pev-14719a2fa76a91c56ca888a77359c4b9 av-special-heading-h1 blockquote modern-quote modern-centered  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_hr  avia-builder-el-first  av-inherit-size'><h1 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Policies<\/h1><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-l4475lz4-5f7ae55b6fc3c8f8dbe64a80cd190f2e\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-l4475lz4-5f7ae55b6fc3c8f8dbe64a80cd190f2e{\nheight:30px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-l4475lz4-5f7ae55b6fc3c8f8dbe64a80cd190f2e hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-1  el_after_av_heading  el_before_av_one_full '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div  class='flex_column av-av_one_full-2d22dc0500e159f2b39fe7a147caf14c av_one_full  avia-builder-el-2  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_two_fifth  first flex_column_div  '     ><\/div><div  class='flex_column av-av_two_fifth-2d22dc0500e159f2b39fe7a147caf14c av_two_fifth  avia-builder-el-3  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_three_fifth  first flex_column_div  column-top-margin'     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-417vmvb-97ef17f9601f054231ef1f8dd21a6a50\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-417vmvb-97ef17f9601f054231ef1f8dd21a6a50{\npadding-bottom:10px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-417vmvb-97ef17f9601f054231ef1f8dd21a6a50 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-417vmvb-97ef17f9601f054231ef1f8dd21a6a50 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-417vmvb-97ef17f9601f054231ef1f8dd21a6a50 av-special-heading-h3 meta-heading blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-4  el_before_av_iconlist  avia-builder-el-first '><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Welcome to ELAN! As an organization, we work to continuously adapt and update our policies in order to best reflect our roles and responsibilities within the community. 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><\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article><div class=\"iconlist-timeline\"><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class='iconlist_icon av-lxxqp8k8-c4cb32f935655317f7b4e8be716a600e avia-font-entypo-fontello avia-iconfont avia-font-entypo-fontello'><span class='av-icon-char' data-av_icon='\ue812' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello' aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/div><article class=\"article-icon-entry av-iconlist-empty\"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class=\"iconlist_content_wrap\"><header class=\"entry-content-header\" aria-label=\"Icon: &lt;a href=&#039;https:\/\/www.quebec-elan.org\/en\/policies\/#privacy&#039; title=&#039;Privacy Policy&#039;&gt;Privacy Policy&lt;\/a&gt;\"><h4 class='av_iconlist_title iconlist_title  av_inherit_color'  itemprop=\"headline\" ><a href='https:\/\/www.quebec-elan.org\/en\/policies\/#privacy' title='Privacy Policy'>Privacy Policy<\/a><\/h4><\/header><div class='iconlist_content '  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data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-llp0lj-33dad50bff7b63eefcb30e5f9ee0e010\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-llp0lj-33dad50bff7b63eefcb30e5f9ee0e010{\nheight:40px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-llp0lj-33dad50bff7b63eefcb30e5f9ee0e010 hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-14  el_after_av_heading  el_before_av_textblock '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-35i2ix3-17-f22813a2c2096a8a930fc323adc1052c\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-35i2ix3-17-f22813a2c2096a8a930fc323adc1052c .avia_textblock{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-35i2ix3-17-f22813a2c2096a8a930fc323adc1052c '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock av_inherit_color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Thank you for visiting ELAN. Please note that in using this platform you agree to abide by our code of conduct. This applies to all visitors, regardless of whether or not you are a member.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">ELAN is proud to encourage and support a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, regardless of gender identity or expression, race, ethnicity, Indigeneity, language, disability, education, religion, age and other factors. We believe that everyone has the right to dignity, equality, and respect.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">To this end, we have absolutely zero tolerance for any language or behaviour that we deem abusive or contrary to our values. We reserve the right to make that determination and moderate our social media channels and publicity.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Any violation of these terms will result in immediate banning and\/or removal of your comments and\/or from ELAN membership if applicable.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-29s79t3-14-b25c32175d30327d434eec5980bd8a6f\">\n.flex_column.av-29s79t3-14-b25c32175d30327d434eec5980bd8a6f{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-29s79t3-14-b25c32175d30327d434eec5980bd8a6f av_one_fifth  avia-builder-el-16  el_after_av_three_fifth  avia-builder-el-last  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  '     ><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div><div id='after_section_1'  class='main_color av_default_container_wrap container_wrap sidebar_right'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-small alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-28807'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-4d23uuf-83bcf1df413c19757041fcd6b8cb79b9\">\n.flex_column.av-4d23uuf-83bcf1df413c19757041fcd6b8cb79b9{\ntransform:scale(1.1);\nz-index:5;\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-4d23uuf-83bcf1df413c19757041fcd6b8cb79b9 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-17  el_after_av_section  el_before_av_two_fifth  avia-builder-el-first  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  '     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-m98ru7nd-deda12f0f15a37bd047b4ddcbb9b58a7\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-m98ru7nd-deda12f0f15a37bd047b4ddcbb9b58a7{\nheight:50px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-m98ru7nd-deda12f0f15a37bd047b4ddcbb9b58a7 hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-18  el_before_av_codeblock  avia-builder-el-first '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-m98qepgy-4bf24aa2d4072066c32043636768b7fe\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-m98qepgy-4bf24aa2d4072066c32043636768b7fe{\npadding-bottom:10px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-m98qepgy-4bf24aa2d4072066c32043636768b7fe .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-m98qepgy-4bf24aa2d4072066c32043636768b7fe .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-m98qepgy-4bf24aa2d4072066c32043636768b7fe av-special-heading-h1 blockquote elegant-quote elegant-centered  avia-builder-el-20  el_after_av_codeblock  el_before_av_hr '><h1 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  ><span class=\"heading-wrap\">ELAN\u2019s Privacy Policy<\/span><\/h1><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-av_hr-0d26c67d8d91c8a850950c746ed41804\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-av_hr-0d26c67d8d91c8a850950c746ed41804{\nheight:50px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-av_hr-0d26c67d8d91c8a850950c746ed41804 hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-21  el_after_av_heading  avia-builder-el-last '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/p><\/div><div  class='flex_column av-av_two_fifth-2d22dc0500e159f2b39fe7a147caf14c av_two_fifth  avia-builder-el-22  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_three_fifth  first flex_column_div  column-top-margin'     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-m98qg502-4f97e4d31af62b74c8663b1220298794 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3><b>Protecting your information<\/b><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-m98wbmtu-423e362c1b6860f44e5618297fb199f9 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, maintain, and disclose information collected from individuals interacting with our collection points. Here\u2019s how we handle your information at our collection points. By engaging with us, you agree to the following practices.<\/p>\n<h3><b>Questions?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reach out to us at <\/span><a href=\"mailto:privacy@quebec-elan.org\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">privacy[at]quebec-elan.org<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-35i2ix3-15f7b5d6dc55b7ef6ed7b96dcefbe231 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3><b>Changes to this Policy:<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ELAN may update this policy periodically. Please review this page for the latest information.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div><div  class='flex_column av-av_three_fifth-3b0d446bf9e6f7db91541aa567be4cdf av_three_fifth  avia-builder-el-26  el_after_av_two_fifth  el_before_av_hr  flex_column_div  column-top-margin'     ><style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-m98qalj9-8946d085add5ffeea00d5938fad809d5\">\n#top .togglecontainer.av-m98qalj9-8946d085add5ffeea00d5938fad809d5 p.toggler{\ncolor:#000000;\nborder-color:#0054a6;\n}\n#top .togglecontainer.av-m98qalj9-8946d085add5ffeea00d5938fad809d5 p.toggler:not(.activeTitle):hover{\ncolor:#ffffff;\nbackground-color:#0054a6;\n}\n#top .togglecontainer.av-m98qalj9-8946d085add5ffeea00d5938fad809d5 p.toggler:not(.activeTitle):hover .toggle_icon, #top .togglecontainer.av-m98qalj9-8946d085add5ffeea00d5938fad809d5 p.toggler:not(.activeTitle):hover .toggle_icon *{\nborder-color:#ffffff !important;\n}\n#top .togglecontainer.av-m98qalj9-8946d085add5ffeea00d5938fad809d5 p.toggler .toggle_icon{\ncolor:#000000;\nborder-color:#000000;\n}\n#top .togglecontainer.av-m98qalj9-8946d085add5ffeea00d5938fad809d5 .toggle_wrap .toggle_content{\ncolor:#000000;\nborder-color:#0054a6;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='togglecontainer av-m98qalj9-8946d085add5ffeea00d5938fad809d5 av-elegant-toggle  avia-builder-el-27  avia-builder-el-no-sibling  toggle_close_all' >\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-m98q64fe-923876acd92147bb18108f115b2eda1d'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-1' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-1' class='toggler  av-title-above av-inherit-font-color hasCustomColor av-inherit-border-color'  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-1' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Information We Collect:\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Information We Collect:\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Information We Collect:\">Information We Collect:<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-1' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-1' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color av-inherit-font-color hasCustomColor av-inherit-border-color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Personal identification information (Name, Email, Phone, etc.)<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Other information relevant to ELAN\u2019s programs and initiatives, including:\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"2\">Other info relevant to ELAN\u2019s programs:\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"3\">Workshop and event applications<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"3\">Membership registrations<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"3\">Newsletter sign-ups<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Personal information such as name, last name, and email address are collected when you sign up as a member.\u00a0 Billing address and payment information are collected when you pay a membership fee. Region of residence, field of artistic practice, career stage, website links, social media handles, photos, and profile descriptions are collected on an opt-in basis for members who wish to share this information in the member directory.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-m98q6k0l-6c107ae978f379f4fcf3872d7ad4ddf4'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-2' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-2' class='toggler  av-title-above av-inherit-font-color hasCustomColor av-inherit-border-color'  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-2' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"How We Use Collected Information:\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: How We Use Collected Information:\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: How We Use Collected Information:\">How We Use Collected Information:<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-2' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-2' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color av-inherit-font-color hasCustomColor av-inherit-border-color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Tailoring services to your needs<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Improving our programs, products, and services<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Sending you updates about events, news, and other relevant info<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Ensuring accurate communication and membership details<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Personal information such as name, last name, email address, shipping and billing address, payment information are collected for the purpose of establishing a member profile, paying\u00a0 membership fees and\/or member events. Region of residence, field of artistic practice, and career stage are collected in order for us to better understand who we are serving and in order to allow you to connect with others members via the membership directory. Email addresses are shared with Mailchimp on an opt-in basis in order to allow ELAN to communicate community news, events, and updates via our monthly newsletter and member exclusive newsletter.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-m98q73wp-7e8d70591ac82776b94a298d717a11ed'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-3' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-3' class='toggler  av-title-above av-inherit-font-color hasCustomColor av-inherit-border-color'  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-3' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Sharing Your Information:\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Sharing Your Information:\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Sharing Your Information:\">Sharing Your Information:<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-3' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-3' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color av-inherit-font-color hasCustomColor av-inherit-border-color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>We prioritize your privacy. Your personal information is not sold, traded, or rented to third parties.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-m98q7ukc-6abfd36e8aa45249b533b1002acc1c23'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-4' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-4' class='toggler  av-title-above av-inherit-font-color hasCustomColor av-inherit-border-color'  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-4' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Security: \" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Security: \" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Security: \">Security: <span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-4' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-4' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color av-inherit-font-color hasCustomColor av-inherit-border-color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>We are committed to ensuring that your information is secure. We have implemented suitable physical, electronic, and managerial procedures to safeguard and secure the information we collect.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-m98q8ic4-3f399ac489c126308c955af00d424257'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-5' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-5' class='toggler  av-title-above av-inherit-font-color hasCustomColor av-inherit-border-color'  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-5' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Your Consent:\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Your Consent:\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Your Consent:\">Your Consent:<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-5' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-5' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color av-inherit-font-color hasCustomColor av-inherit-border-color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>By sharing your information, you\u2019re giving us permission to use it as outlined in this Privacy Policy.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-m98q999j-802b571acc802182dd1f829bb783a61a'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-6' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-6' class='toggler  av-title-above av-inherit-font-color hasCustomColor av-inherit-border-color'  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-6' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Who Has Access &amp; Security Practices:\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Who Has Access &amp; Security Practices:\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Who Has Access &amp; Security Practices:\">Who Has Access & Security Practices:<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-6' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-6' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color av-inherit-font-color hasCustomColor av-inherit-border-color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Access to personal information within ELAN is limited to those who need access for the purpose the information was collected. In particular:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">The Executive Director, Membership Services Coordinator,\u00a0 and Communications Coordinator have access to personal information collected for membership or donation records or for event attendance.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">In addition, the Director of Operations may request certain information for reporting purposes, but typically these requests are for aggregate data such as number of members within a certain field and do not typically require access to individual and personalised information. The Director of Operations will have access to billing information for any submitted via invoice to the organization.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">When Assistants are hired for Membership and Communications departments will also have access to our membership email databases in order to help with newsletters, AGM outreach, and event coordination.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">The Communications Coordinator has access to personal information collected through the website, such as newsletter subscribers\u2019 information and information collected through Google Analytics.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">The Executive Director and Director of Operations have access to HR-related documents and information, such as\u00a0SIN numbers, financial and health information of employees, IDs, dates of birth, and addresses of board members.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">ELAN\u2019s Accountant, who is a contract employee, as well as the Director of Operations, have access to employee financial information and invoices from suppliers.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Workshop facilitators, who are contract employees, will on certain occasions have access to the names and email addresses of workshop participants and, if relevant, their accessibility needs.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Information included in your CV for a job application will be accessed by the Executive Director, the Director of Operations, and the coordinator or manager of the department to which you are applying.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>ELAN is committed to keeping our security practices up-to-date to safeguard the confidentiality of your personal information. Some of the practices that we have in place to ensure this are: limiting access to sensitive data to a need-to-know basis, password protection on documents with sensitive data, and limiting downloads of personal information to local computers as much as possible.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-m98qa6pc-0695f0d370c7451ec3d4e82b8d829829'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-7' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-7' class='toggler  av-title-above av-inherit-font-color hasCustomColor av-inherit-border-color'  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-7' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"How Long We Store Your Information:\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: How Long We Store Your Information:\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: How Long We Store Your Information:\">How Long We Store Your Information:<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-7' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-7' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color av-inherit-font-color hasCustomColor av-inherit-border-color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>When you visit our website, your IP address is stored by Google Analytics for 14 months.\u00a0 ELAN will not see your IP address information through Google Analytics due to their own privacy-policy restrictions.<\/p>\n<p>Information collected when you sign up as a member of ELAN will be stored for a period of up to 5 years subsequent to the expiry of your membership. After this period. The information will be archived. We will continue to store your data for the duration of your membership at ELAN. During this time, you are able to update and remove information you have shared via your\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.quebec-elan.org\/member-login\/\">member profile<\/a>\u00a0on the ELAN website. The same is true for current and past board members, who are required to be ELAN members. Board members can update biographical information and photos shared on our website at any time by reaching out to the Communications Coordinator.<\/p>\n<p>The same membership data policies apply to organizations who become organizational members of ELAN.<\/p>\n<p>ELAN may store job applications for a period of up to five years, after which point they will be deleted.<\/p>\n<p>ELAN will store relevant information about organizations that have funded us for five years at which point the information will be archived.<\/p>\n<p>ELAN retains employee records unless the employee has left ELAN and requests that their information is removed (legal obligations allowing). By Quebec law, we must keep employee information for six years.<\/p>\n<p>When ELAN has a legal obligation to retain information for longer periods than those set out in this policy, those obligations will prevail over this policy.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-av_hr-0d26c67d8d91c8a850950c746ed41804\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-av_hr-0d26c67d8d91c8a850950c746ed41804{\nheight:50px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-av_hr-0d26c67d8d91c8a850950c746ed41804 hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-28  el_after_av_three_fifth  el_before_av_section  avia-builder-el-last '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" 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el_before_av_heading  avia-builder-el-first '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-m98w70uh-074febe8ad5a9193bffd3bf31e1cca89\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-m98w70uh-074febe8ad5a9193bffd3bf31e1cca89{\nmargin:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding-bottom:10px;\ncolor:#f5a447;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-m98w70uh-074febe8ad5a9193bffd3bf31e1cca89 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-m98w70uh-074febe8ad5a9193bffd3bf31e1cca89 .special-heading-inner-border{\nborder-color:#f5a447;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-m98w70uh-074febe8ad5a9193bffd3bf31e1cca89 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-m98w70uh-074febe8ad5a9193bffd3bf31e1cca89 av-special-heading-h1 custom-color-heading blockquote modern-quote modern-centered  avia-builder-el-33  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_hr  custom-color 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class='av_textblock_section av-m98w6tuq-1b1a5c242e540058ff46d3744409123f '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock av_inherit_color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may at any time:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ask to access the personal information that we have regarding yourself;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Update your information by logging in to your membership profile or reach out to ask ELAN to make a correction to personal information it holds about you;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Withdraw your consent to the retention of your personal information; or<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make a complaint regarding your privacy.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To exercise any of these rights, please email us at <a href=\"mailto:privacy@quebec-elan.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">privacy[at]quebec-elan.org<\/a> .\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you would like to attend one of our workshops or in another way work with ELAN but would like to opt out of providing any of the information that was mentioned in this policy, don\u2019t hesitate to write to our Privacy Officer <a href=\"mailto:privacy@quebec-elan.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">privacy[at]quebec-elan.org<\/a> to explore alternative options.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-av_one_fifth-da852e3ef3e55b029d2629c41a20524d\">\n.flex_column.av-av_one_fifth-da852e3ef3e55b029d2629c41a20524d{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  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><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3>What Are Cookies?<\/h3>\n<p>Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work or improve their efficiency.<\/p>\n<h3>How We Use Cookies:<\/h3>\n<p>Essential cookies are necessary for ELAN\u2019s website to properly track and analyze user behavior to distinguish humans from bots or automated software.<\/p>\n<p>Advertising Cookies on our Member site optimize the website, remember items a user has placed in a shopping cart and ensure that cart functionality works perfectly. It expires when a user leaves the site.<\/p>\n<p>Analytics &amp; Customization Cookies collect information that help ELAN understand how our website is being used, how effective marketing campaigns are, and to help us customize our website for our members.<\/p>\n<p>Performance &amp; Functionality are used to enhance the performance and functionality of our website. Without these cookies, certain functionality (like videos) may become unavailable.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><div  class='flex_column av-av_two_fifth-3b0d446bf9e6f7db91541aa567be4cdf av_two_fifth  avia-builder-el-44  el_after_av_three_fifth  el_before_av_hr  flex_column_div  column-top-margin'     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-m98vyoxs-eacf9372ec9f0765ca644a47189388e6 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3>Your Consent:<\/h3>\n<p>By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree, you may disable cookies in your browser settings; however, certain features of our website may not function properly.<\/p>\n<h3>Managing Cookies:<\/h3>\n<p>You can control and\/or delete cookies, depending on the system availability.<\/p>\n<h3>Changes to This Policy:<\/h3>\n<p>We may update our Cookie Policy to reflect changes in technology or legal requirements. Please review this policy periodically for the latest information.<\/p>\n<h3>Contact Us:<\/h3>\n<p>If you have questions about our use of cookies, contact us at\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:privacy@quebec-elan.org\">privacy[at]quebec-elan.org<\/a>\u00a0.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><div  class='hr av-kzb493-772600b43586358e152cb7d2cc6dd5ad hr-default  avia-builder-el-46  el_after_av_two_fifth  el_before_av_four_fifth '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/p>\n<div  class='flex_column av-av_four_fifth-2d22dc0500e159f2b39fe7a147caf14c av_four_fifth  avia-builder-el-47  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_one_fifth  first flex_column_div  '     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-lxxqucid-25c05eac035552b833e1ca70a54acfe2 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h1>ELAN&#8217;s Inclusion Plan<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><div  class='flex_column 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https:\/\/www.quebec-elan.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/agmelanqc171-1030x763-1-1-450x333.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 570px) 100vw, 570px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-1p3152f-8d006dd41d48fa1263ef597ed6bf84e4\">\n.flex_column.av-1p3152f-8d006dd41d48fa1263ef597ed6bf84e4{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-1p3152f-8d006dd41d48fa1263ef597ed6bf84e4 av_one_half  avia-builder-el-53  el_after_av_one_half  el_before_av_section  avia-builder-el-last  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  column-top-margin'     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-14byf6v-b8ba8ec4891ac92a82d4f44280e403e6\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-14byf6v-b8ba8ec4891ac92a82d4f44280e403e6{\npadding-bottom:10px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-14byf6v-b8ba8ec4891ac92a82d4f44280e403e6 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-14byf6v-b8ba8ec4891ac92a82d4f44280e403e6 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-14byf6v-b8ba8ec4891ac92a82d4f44280e403e6 av-special-heading-h1 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-54  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first '><h1 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >In summer 2017, after several years of internal discussion, the English Language Arts Network (ELAN) embarked on a process of creating an inclusion plan.<\/h1><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-oqinqf-4f36450fae5f6e4b9e4eb12a2cc731f5 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>The <strong>Inclusion Plan<\/strong> outlines the actions that have been taken by ELAN in the development of our policy and introduces actions that will be taken <strong>over a five-year period from 2017-2022<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>When ELAN began in 2004, the organization was focused on <b>building positive bridges between the two solitudes of French- and English-speaking arts communities<\/b>. This focus will remain present throughout our work. 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id=\"style-css-av-av_hr-af89a52d51412774536fa272e468f7cd\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-av_hr-af89a52d51412774536fa272e468f7cd{\nheight:30px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-av_hr-af89a52d51412774536fa272e468f7cd hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-60  el_after_av_font_icon  el_before_av_heading '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-av_heading-fc09abec4d444c56b87d4c1590ccb8ea\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-av_heading-fc09abec4d444c56b87d4c1590ccb8ea{\nmargin:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding-bottom:10px;\ncolor:#f5a447;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-av_heading-fc09abec4d444c56b87d4c1590ccb8ea .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-av_heading-fc09abec4d444c56b87d4c1590ccb8ea .special-heading-inner-border{\nborder-color:#f5a447;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-av_heading-fc09abec4d444c56b87d4c1590ccb8ea 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el_before_av_textblock '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-av_textblock-12f45f129e831a4e0de8c3ec84bd01cc\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-av_textblock-12f45f129e831a4e0de8c3ec84bd01cc .avia_textblock{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-av_textblock-12f45f129e831a4e0de8c3ec84bd01cc '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock av_inherit_color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Conversations about inclusion, diversity, and equity have made clear that many of Quebec\u2019s <strong class=\"text-color-white\">English-speaking artists face specific barriers<\/strong> due to discrimination based on <strong class=\"text-color-white\">race, gender, disability, Indigeneity, language<\/strong>, and a number of other factors.<\/p>\n<p>This plan mobilizes our priorities as an organization serving the English-speaking community of Quebec to <b class=\"text-color-white\">integrate values of inclusion and equity in the specific areas of our work in Membership, Human Resources, Governance, Advocacy, and Communications<\/b>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-av_one_fifth-da852e3ef3e55b029d2629c41a20524d\">\n.flex_column.av-av_one_fifth-da852e3ef3e55b029d2629c41a20524d{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-av_one_fifth-da852e3ef3e55b029d2629c41a20524d av_one_fifth  avia-builder-el-64  el_after_av_three_fifth  avia-builder-el-last  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  '     ><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div><div id='after_section_3'  class='main_color av_default_container_wrap container_wrap sidebar_right'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-small alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-28807'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-26c090n-e72a15f051c0775b1c37f2076a22f4cc\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-26c090n-e72a15f051c0775b1c37f2076a22f4cc{\npadding-bottom:10px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-26c090n-e72a15f051c0775b1c37f2076a22f4cc .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-26c090n-e72a15f051c0775b1c37f2076a22f4cc .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-26c090n-e72a15f051c0775b1c37f2076a22f4cc av-special-heading-h1  avia-builder-el-65  el_after_av_section  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first  av-linked-heading'><h1 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Continuing Dialogue<\/h1><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-35i2ix3-13-984da93478d990a46759aa8e3b1a4b46 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Recognizing the need to support this ongoing work, ELAN commits to using our platforms to amplify the voices of organizations and communities who are directly implicated by a given issue and have lived experience and expertise. Through our role as a member-driven umbrella organization, <b>we work toward filling existing gaps and, unless specifically requested, defer to grassroots groups on issues that impact them directly<\/b>. Meaningful community consultations and the democratic participation of our members will continue to be part of our mandate and inform our programming.<\/p>\n<p>To ensure that we use our platform to amplify voices that need to be heard, <b>ELAN commits to investing time and resources to build strong, meaningful, and reciprocal relationships<\/b> with organizational partners and individuals who work towards a more inclusive arts and culture sector in Quebec.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-2v0d4qv-0590cf15e5cbd86b39504b9fc1ffd9b2\">\n.flex_column.av-2v0d4qv-0590cf15e5cbd86b39504b9fc1ffd9b2{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-2v0d4qv-0590cf15e5cbd86b39504b9fc1ffd9b2 av_one_half  avia-builder-el-67  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_one_half  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  column-top-margin'     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-1lzmxs7-95b2a7b0195d96f0bca3d5d77713d059\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-1lzmxs7-95b2a7b0195d96f0bca3d5d77713d059{\npadding-bottom:10px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-1lzmxs7-95b2a7b0195d96f0bca3d5d77713d059 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-1lzmxs7-95b2a7b0195d96f0bca3d5d77713d059 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-1lzmxs7-95b2a7b0195d96f0bca3d5d77713d059 av-special-heading-h1  avia-builder-el-68  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first '><h1 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Community Feedback<\/h1><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-jyg1u8r2-35c5f6594ffdfd8a5edc7dee2d4ecb37 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>At the heart of this plan is an acknowledgement that our work on inclusion and diversity is ongoing, will evolve, and will involve mistakes. It is active work, involving all of us and all parts of ELAN. We would like to invite our members and communities to provide feedback on our Inclusion Plan. This can be done via email. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quebec-elan.org\/send-us-a-message\/\">Send us a message<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-218igdj-05c856a37d5a2fd5db655c18e6949e22\">\n.flex_column.av-218igdj-05c856a37d5a2fd5db655c18e6949e22{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-218igdj-05c856a37d5a2fd5db655c18e6949e22 av_one_half  avia-builder-el-70  el_after_av_one_half  el_before_av_hr  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  column-top-margin'     ><style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-k5cwl9kc-16-13f1b2c3a752ba591be7cdebde2c3e5b\">\n.avia-image-container.av-k5cwl9kc-16-13f1b2c3a752ba591be7cdebde2c3e5b img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-k5cwl9kc-16-13f1b2c3a752ba591be7cdebde2c3e5b .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  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id=\"style-css-av-29s79t3-12-b34746a6e97a0ba2844f8f090addca7a\">\n.flex_column.av-29s79t3-12-b34746a6e97a0ba2844f8f090addca7a{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-29s79t3-12-b34746a6e97a0ba2844f8f090addca7a av_one_fifth  avia-builder-el-74  el_before_av_three_fifth  avia-builder-el-first  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  '     ><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-1tf4zvr-d31c56cc977c4fe388f648200a7d3572\">\n.flex_column.av-1tf4zvr-d31c56cc977c4fe388f648200a7d3572{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-1tf4zvr-d31c56cc977c4fe388f648200a7d3572 av_three_fifth  avia-builder-el-75  el_after_av_one_fifth  el_before_av_one_fifth  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  '     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-12uo4jr-08ae477b3a49a70e3e02549dc14d1c40\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-12uo4jr-08ae477b3a49a70e3e02549dc14d1c40{\npadding-bottom:10px;\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-12uo4jr-08ae477b3a49a70e3e02549dc14d1c40 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-12uo4jr-08ae477b3a49a70e3e02549dc14d1c40 .special-heading-inner-border{\nborder-color:#ffffff;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-12uo4jr-08ae477b3a49a70e3e02549dc14d1c40 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-12uo4jr-08ae477b3a49a70e3e02549dc14d1c40 av-special-heading-h1 custom-color-heading blockquote modern-quote modern-centered  avia-builder-el-76  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first  av-linked-heading'><h1 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Inclusion Committee<\/h1><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-jyg1kuhs-43e5c1ec5378dc63ff46e786a765753d\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-jyg1kuhs-43e5c1ec5378dc63ff46e786a765753d .avia_textblock{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-jyg1kuhs-43e5c1ec5378dc63ff46e786a765753d '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock hover-color-red av_inherit_color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>The <span style=\"color: #f5a447;\"><a style=\"color: #f5a447;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quebec-elan.org\/board\/#Committees\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Inclusion Committee<\/a>\u00a0<\/span> is mandated by <span style=\"color: #ffa447;\"><a style=\"color: #ffa447;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quebec-elan.org\/team-board\/#board\">ELAN&#8217;s Board<\/a><\/span> to promote and advance inclusion within the organization, its activities and projects<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div  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