December 2022 – Page 3

Video – I Knew All Along

Video – I Knew All Along Gender-based aggressions that stem from unhealthy masculinities are normalized within our society. Because of this, they’re often overlooked or hard to identify. Part of our mission is to shed light on these behaviours and unpack their repercussions. Aggressions such as catcalling or punching a wall to deal with strong […]

The Holidays through an EDI Lens, a Handbook

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| EDI, Resources

The Holidays through an EDI Lens, a Handbook With the ever-increasing diversity in the Canadian workforce, employers find themselves wondering where Christmas traditions and holiday norms fit within an equitable and inclusive workplace. This resource will give suggestions, guidance and ideas on how to successfully navigate the holidays in the workplace through an EDI Lens. […]

Insights from federal and provincial discussions about the transparency of evidence use in policy announcements

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| Resources, SETT Group Document

Insights from federal and provincial discussions about the transparency of evidence use in policy announcements We all benefit when governments make policy decisions informed by the best available evidence. Importantly, recent years have seen an increase in the call for evidence from policy actors across all levels of government in the Canadian federation. But conversations […]

Building a Diverse and Inclusive Public Service: Final Report of the Joint Union/Management Task Force on Diversity and Inclusion

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| Resources, Unions

Building a Diverse and Inclusive Public Service: Final Report of the Joint Union/Management Task Force on Diversity and Inclusion The Joint Union/Management Task Force on Diversity and Inclusion in the Public Service is pleased to submit its final report. This report fulfills the Task Force’s mandate to: 1. Define diversity and inclusion in the public […]

Accessibility Canada Act

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| Accessibility, Resources

Accessibility Canada Act The purpose of this Act is to benefit all persons, especially persons with disabilities, through the realization, within the purview of matters coming within the legislative authority of Parliament, of a Canada without barriers, on or before January 1, 2040, particularly by the identification and removal of barriers, and the prevention of […]

Public Service Alliance of Canada Submissions on the Employment Equity Act Review

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| HR/Employer Guides, Resources

Public Service Alliance of Canada Submissions on the Employment Equity Act Review The Employment Equity Act must be amended to ensure accurate and current labour market availability and workforce availability rates that are reflective of each designated equity group. The labour market availability and workforce availability rates must be regularly updated between censuses to reflect […]

How professional engineers can contribute to attraction and retention of minority groups into the engineering profession through equity, diversity, inclusion, and decolonization efforts

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| Resources, SETT Research Papers

How professional engineers can contribute to attraction and retention of minority groups into the engineering profession through equity, diversity, inclusion, and decolonization efforts Diversity leads to innovation, better project delivery efficiency, and improved quality management in terms of technical engineering work. Current statistics show that there is still underrepresentation of minority groups such as females […]

Safe Workplaces for All – Sexual Harassment and Violence: Legislative Frameworks for Mining in Canada

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| HR/Employer Guides, Resources

Safe Workplaces for All – Sexual Harassment and Violence: Legislative Frameworks for Mining in Canada MiHR’s Safe Workplaces for All infograph aims to support the development of mining sector awareness and capacity to respond to sexual harassment and violence in the workplace – issues that are not unique to the sector and have a significant […]