Yes, there is an assessment process that does exist. There is, in the event that a criminal record has what we call a bona fide connection to the position of employment. In other words, if there is a legitimate connected reason why having a criminal record would prevent someone, for safety reasons, to perform the conduct of their duties, there is a process by which, once they are being offered the position, they could be asked to go and get their criminal record checked and bring that back. There is a process for how that would be evaluated, including potentially by a deputy minister who would be able to evaluate whether or not it is, in fact, connected to their employment.
Caroline Wawzonek on Question 578-19(2): Mental Health
In the Legislative Assembly on February 24th, 2021. See this statement in context.
Question 578-19(2): Mental Health
Oral Questions
February 24th, 2021
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