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What progress has been made on the implementation of pay equity?
The Government of Canada maintains its commitment to addressing wage gaps through the introduction of pay gap reporting for private-sector employers subject to the Employment Equity Act (the Act).
What is the Wage Earner Protection Program (WEPP)?
Why did the Government amend the Canada Labour Code to extend the equal remuneration protection to a greater number of employees in the air transportation sector?
What is the government doing to ensure fair, inclusive and equitable workplaces?
On July 14, 2021, the Employment Equity Act Review Task Force was launched. Why is the Government undertaking this review? What is the Task Force being asked to do?
Labour Program measures to address harassment and violence, including domestic violence, within the federally regulated sector.
The Government of Canada committed to launching a Clean Jobs Training Centre to help workers across sectors upgrade or gain new skills so as to be on the leading edge of the zero carbon industry.
The Sectoral Workforce Solutions Program, announced in Budget 2021, helps key sectors of the economy implement solutions to address their current and emerging workforce needs.
What are the next steps for the government to protect Canada's seniors from elder abuse?