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
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April
A bad day for human rights in Canada - opens in a new tab
April 20, 2021 – Ottawa, Ontario – Canadian Human Rights Commission
Following the Quebec Superior ...
16
April
Build back better to counter inequality amplified by COVID-19 - opens in a new tab
April 16, 2021 – Ottawa, Ontario – Canadian Human Rights Commission
Upon the tabling of Build bac ...
19
March
Statement – It’s time to step up to end racism - opens in a new tab
March 19, 2021 – Ottawa, Ontario – Canadian Human Rights Commission
To mark the International Day ...
08
March
Statement – Women’s leadership essential to building back better - opens in a new tab
March 8, 2021 – Ottawa, Ontario – Canadian Human Rights Commission
To mark International Women’s ...
02
March
Statement – Canada must uphold the rights of persons experiencing homelessness - opens in a new tab
Following the tragic and preventable deaths of people experiencing homelessness across Canada, Marie ...
01
February
Statement – Black history is Canada’s history - opens in a new tab
February 1, 2021 – Ottawa, Ontario – Canadian Human Rights Commission
In honour of Black History ...