ABSTRACT
This chapter will review the research findings as well as the proposed suggestions for practice in relation to the dominant policy discursive practices of bias-free hiring within teacher recruitment in Ontario. The findings from the data collection designated a strong correlation between race and employment in the teaching profession within the Ontario context. As relayed previously, equity and inclusive education in the Ontario context has been plagued by a lack of accountability due to the Ministry of Education’s transfer of responsibility, autonomy, and oversight of the policies to the school board level without accountability mechanisms in place. The policies continue to function symbolically as the teacher diversity gap does not show indications of closure.
