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I don't know how authoritative this source is, but usually when it comes to doling out money, governments are pretty strict about defining such terms.

https://www.dal.ca/dept/hr/employment_equity/definitions-equ...

At least in the US, these things have to match well-agreed-upon definitions of certain groups to receive grants, etc.

(not going to comment on whether I agree with the overall idea or not, just providing a definition)