Thank you, Mr. Speaker. No, the definitions now, the P1, P2, and P3 would disappear, but the employment equity program would involve the identification and removal of systemic barriers as well as the identification of groups that might be underrepresented and then specific targeted actions to work to bring the representation in various parts of government up to the standards that it should be. So it is in many ways similar. Employment equity is similar to affirmative action, but it is a more active process of identifying where the problems lie and then trying to find ways, whether it is through bursaries, training or other targeted employment measures, to rectify the situation. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Charles Dent on Question 220-15(5): Revisions To The Affirmative Action Policy
In the Legislative Assembly on October 30th, 2006. See this statement in context.
Further Return To Question 220-15(5): Revisions To The Affirmative Action Policy
Question 220-15(5): Revisions To The Affirmative Action Policy
Item 6: Oral Questions
October 29th, 2006
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