Legislative Review of the Employment Equity Act

Report and Recommendations to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Human Resources Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities

Table of Contents

Introduction Letter

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

I This Report
II Status of Audits
III Results of Consultations
IV Identifying Key Priorities
V Recommendations

1 Setting the Pace by Including Employees of Parliament

2 Strengthening Enforcement Measures

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VI CONCLUSION

APPENDIX 1. List of Recommendations
APPENDIX 2. List of organizations consulted
APPENDIX 3. Results of Employer Survey
APPENDIX 4. Progress of Designated Groups 1987- 2000
APPENDIX 5. Statutory Requirements and Assessment Factors