Every Province Should Join Alberta’s Crackdown on Race-Based Hiring
Commentary If a new bill becomes law, Alberta’s public sector will henceforth be forced to hire and promote based on merit instead of immutable characteristics like race or sex. Every province, regardless of the political stripe of its government, should take this common-sense approach. Bill 33, the Justice Statutes Amendment Act, would amend the Alberta…
TL;DR
- Bill 33, the Justice Statutes Amendment Act, proposes to amend the Alberta Human Rights Act.
- The bill aims to ensure hiring and promotion decisions in public institutions are based on merit.
- This approach would replace considerations of diversity, equity, and inclusion policies.
- The legislation defines "public institutions" broadly, including agencies, Crown-controlled organizations, post-secondary institutions, school boards, and municipalities.