The Employment Equity Act requires federally-regulated employers to take steps to eliminate barriers to equity in the workplace for disadvantaged groups.
Canadian Human Rights Commission: Employment Equity
Key Dates
The Commission releases its first Horizontal audit report
The Commission adds its Horizontal audit approach to its toolbox
The Commission begins conducting audits
The Employment Equity Act receives Royal Assent
News
21
June
Celebrate, learn, and build a better future - opens in a new tab
June 21, 2023 – Ottawa, Canada – Canadian Human Rights Commission
To celebrate National Indigenou ...
19
June
Remarks at the 2023 Meeting of Federal, Provincial and Territorial Human Rights Ministers - opens in a new tab
Speaking Notes
Charlotte-Anne Malischewski
Interim Chief Commissioner
Canadian Human Rights C ...
29
May
Building a barrier-free Canada: the time is now - opens in a new tab
May 29, 2023 – Ottawa, Ontario – Canadian Human Rights Commission
To mark National AccessAbility ...
23
May
Military and defense employees can use federal human rights system to challenge sexual misconduct - opens in a new tab
Tuesday, May 23, 2023 – Ottawa, Ontario – Canadian Human Rights Commission
One year after the rel ...
19
May
Supreme Court ruling a human rights victory for those who speak out against harmful discourse - opens in a new tab
May 19, 2023 – Ottawa, Ontario – Canadian Human Rights Commission
In response to today's Supreme ...
08
May
Appearance before the Senate Committee of Human Rights (RIDR) on the topic of policy grievances filed against the Commission - opens in a new tab
Speaking Notes
Charlotte Anne Malischewski
Interim Chief Commissioner
Canadian Human Rights C ...
04
May
Appearance before the Senate Committee of Indigenous Peoples (APPA) on the topic of a Canadian Human Rights Framework - opens in a new tab
Speaking Notes
Charlotte-Anne Malischewski
Interim Chief Commissioner
Canadian Human Rights Com ...
17
April
JOINT STATEMENT - opens in a new tab
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23
March
Opening remarks at CHRC Employee Town Hall - opens in a new tab
Speaking Notes
Charlotte-Anne Malischewski
Interim Chief Commissioner
Canadian Human Rights Com ...