QUESTION PERIOD — Employment and Social Development
Employment Equity Act
February 10, 2026
My question is for the Government Representative.
A lot of time, effort and money go into substantive reports on issues important to Canadians. Unfortunately, it often seems they end up on a website with very little application and tangible change.
In 2023, the Employment Equity Act Review Task Force produced a report entitled A Transformative Framework to Achieve and Sustain Employment Equity. Government Representative, the report contained 187 recommendations, some of which require legislated change. To date, there has been no apparent action taken.
Would you please tell us when the government intends to put forward legislation to address changes to the Employment Equity Act? If you do not currently know the timeline, can you commit to asking the Minister of Labour to provide one?
Thank you for the question, Senator Arnold.
The government is committed to advancing employment equity and recognizing that diversity is a core national strength. The Employment Equity Act plays a central role in addressing systemic barriers and improving workplace outcomes for women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities in the federally regulated sector.
While no specific timeline has been announced for introducing legislative amendments, the government remains committed to moving this work forward, and I will seek an update from the Minister of Labour, as appropriate.
