A recent study from the University of Toronto highlights the lack of diversity in the field of cardiac surgery in Canada. Despite efforts to promote diversity, the percentage of women and racial minorities in cardiac surgery remains low. To address this issue, various programs have been established to support students at different stages of training, including mentorship and experiential exposure opportunities for low-income, women, and racial minority students. The Canadian Society for Cardiac Surgery has also released an equity, diversity, and inclusion statement to promote a more just working environment. Future studies are needed to evaluate gaps and identify interventions to increase diversity in cardiac surgery across the country. [Extracted from the article]