Author: augustusvan4
Canada – Taking Action to Address Potential Barriers in Staffing: Public Service Employment Act amendments receive Royal Assent
Ottawa, Ontario – Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat Too many Canadians continue to face bias, barriers, and discrimination based on their race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or other factors. The Government of Canada has amended the Public Service Employment Act to address systemic barriers for equity-seeking groups in public service staffing. These amendments represent foundational work that will help departments take measures in their staffing actions to reduce barriers and encourage more inclusive recruitment practices. Over the past several months, the Treasury Board Secretariat worked with employee networks, bargaining ... Read more