Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Policy (Canada)
Canadian Human Rights Act — Employment Equity Act — Accessible Canada Act
[Company Name]
[Company Street], [Company City], [Province] [Company Postal Code]
Effective Date: [Policy Date]
1. POLICY STATEMENT
1.1 [Company Name] is committed to promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of its operations. We believe that a diverse workforce and an inclusive working environment are essential to our success and to the wellbeing of our employees.
1.2 [Company Name] is committed to ensuring that no employee, job applicant, contractor, or other person connected with the organization is treated less favourably or subjected to disadvantage on any ground prohibited by federal or provincial human rights legislation.
1.3 [Company Name] recognizes that equity and diversity are not simply matters of legal compliance but reflect our values as an organization. We are committed to creating a working environment in which everyone is treated with dignity and respect and in which individual differences are valued.
1.4 This policy applies to all employees, officers, directors, contractors, and other persons connected with [Company Name], as well as to third parties such as customers, clients, suppliers, and visitors to our premises.
2. LEGAL FRAMEWORK
2.1 This policy is made in compliance with the following federal and provincial legislation:
- Canadian Human Rights Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. H-6) — which prohibits discrimination in employment and the provision of services on the grounds of race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics, disability, and conviction for a pardoned offence or record suspension.
- Employment Equity Act (S.C. 1995, c. 44) — which requires federally regulated employers with 100 or more employees to implement employment equity to achieve equality in the workplace for four designated groups: women, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minorities.
- Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms (Constitution Act, 1982, s. 15) — which guarantees equality before and under the law and equal protection and equal benefit of the law without discrimination.
- Accessible Canada Act (S.C. 2019, c. 10) — which aims to achieve a barrier-free Canada by requiring federally regulated entities to identify, remove, and prevent barriers to accessibility.
- Pay Equity Act (S.C. 2018, c. 27, s. 416) — which requires federally regulated employers with 10 or more employees to establish and maintain a pay equity plan to provide equal compensation for work of equal value.
- Applicable human rights and employment equity legislation of the Province/Territory of [Province].
2.2 This policy will be interpreted in a manner consistent with the requirements of the above statutes, any applicable Canadian Human Rights Commission guidance, and the human rights legislation of [Province].
3. SCOPE
3.1 This policy applies to all aspects of the employment relationship, including:
- Recruitment, selection, and onboarding.
- Terms and conditions of employment, including pay and benefits.
- Training, development, and promotion opportunities.
- Performance management and appraisal.
- Disciplinary and complaint procedures.
- Layoffs, workforce reductions, and separations.
- Any other employment-related decisions.
3.2 This policy also applies to the conduct of employees outside of the workplace where such conduct has a material connection to the employment relationship, including conduct at work-related social events, business travel, and communications made using company devices or accounts.
3.3 All employees have a personal responsibility to behave in a manner consistent with this policy. Managers and supervisors have an additional responsibility to actively promote equity and diversity within their teams and to address any behaviour that is inconsistent with this policy.
4. PROTECTED GROUNDS
4.1 Under the Canadian Human Rights Act, the following are prohibited grounds of discrimination: race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics, disability, and conviction for a pardoned offence or record suspension. Provincial human rights codes may include additional or different grounds.
4.2 This policy covers the following protected grounds: [Protected Grounds].
4.3 [Company Name] is committed to ensuring that no person is subjected to less favourable treatment, placed at a particular disadvantage, or subjected to unwanted conduct on any of the above protected grounds.
5. FORMS OF PROHIBITED CONDUCT
5.1 The following forms of conduct are prohibited by this policy and by federal and provincial human rights legislation:
5.2 Direct discrimination: Treating a person less favourably because of a prohibited ground of discrimination than others would be treated in the same or similar circumstances.
5.3 Adverse effect discrimination (systemic discrimination): Applying a facially neutral employment policy or practice that has a disproportionate adverse effect on members of a group identified by a prohibited ground, where the policy or practice cannot be justified as a bona fide occupational requirement (BFOR) as established by the Supreme Court of Canada in British Columbia (Public Service Employee Relations Commission) v. BCGSEU [1999] 3 S.C.R. 3 (the Meiorin test).
5.4 Harassment: Engaging in a course of vexatious comment or conduct that is known or ought reasonably to be known to be unwelcome, where the conduct is related to a prohibited ground of discrimination.
5.5 Reprisal: Taking adverse action against a person because they have filed or are suspected of filing a human rights complaint, participated in an investigation, or opposed a discriminatory practice.
5.6 Failure to accommodate: Failing to provide accommodation to the point of undue hardship on a protected ground, as required by the Canadian Human Rights Act and provincial human rights codes.
6. RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION
6.1 [Company Name] is committed to ensuring that recruitment and selection processes are fair, open, and free from unlawful discrimination. [Recruitment Commitment]
6.2 Job descriptions, qualifications, and all recruitment materials will be reviewed to ensure that they do not contain requirements that are directly or adversely discriminatory, unless such requirements constitute a bona fide occupational requirement (BFOR) as established by the Meiorin test.
6.3 Pre-employment inquiries about disability, health, or any other protected ground will only be made where they are reasonably necessary for the purpose of determining whether the applicant can perform the essential duties of the position, with or without accommodation.
7. TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT
7.1 [Company Name] is committed to providing equal access to training and development opportunities for all employees, regardless of any protected ground.
7.2 [Training Commitment]
7.3 Training and development opportunities will be assessed on the basis of organizational need and individual development requirements. Decisions about training, promotion, and career development will not be influenced by any protected ground.
8. DUTY TO ACCOMMODATE
8.1 Under the Canadian Human Rights Act and the human rights legislation of [Province], [Company Name] has a duty to accommodate employees and job applicants on protected grounds, including disability, religion, and family status, to the point of undue hardship.
8.2 [Duty To Accommodate Approach]
8.3 The duty to accommodate is a shared responsibility. The employer must take reasonable steps to accommodate; the employee must co-operate in the accommodation process and provide relevant information; and the union, where applicable, must co-operate with accommodation efforts. The Supreme Court of Canada in Central Okanagan School District No. 23 v. Renaud [1992] 2 S.C.R. 970 confirmed that all parties share the duty to facilitate accommodation.
8.4 Undue hardship is assessed by considering factors including cost, outside sources of funding, and health and safety requirements, as set out in the applicable human rights legislation and the Canadian Human Rights Commission's guidance. [Company Name] will make every reasonable effort to accommodate before claiming undue hardship.
8.5 All accommodation requests will be handled confidentially and sensitively, in compliance with PIPEDA and applicable provincial privacy legislation. The cost of an accommodation will not be passed on to the employee or applicant.
9. HARASSMENT
9.1 [Company Name] will not tolerate any form of harassment in the workplace or in connection with work. Every employee has the right to work in an environment free from harassment, bullying, and intimidation.
9.2 Harassment includes any course of vexatious comment or conduct that is known or ought reasonably to be known to be unwelcome, where the conduct relates to a prohibited ground of discrimination. Sexual harassment includes unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favours, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature.
9.3 Examples of conduct that may constitute harassment include: offensive comments, jokes, or slurs based on a protected ground; unwanted physical contact; displaying offensive materials; sending offensive messages by electronic means; and deliberately excluding a person from meetings or activities because of a protected ground.
9.4 Third-party harassment — that is, harassment of an employee by a customer, client, contractor, or other person who is not an employee of [Company Name] — will be taken seriously. Managers and supervisors are required to take reasonable steps to prevent and address harassment of employees by third parties.
10. RAISING A CONCERN — COMPLAINT PROCEDURE
10.1 Any employee who believes they have been subjected to discrimination, harassment, reprisal, or any other breach of this policy should feel confident in raising a complaint. [Company Name] takes all such complaints seriously and will investigate them promptly, confidentially, and impartially.
10.2 Employees are encouraged in the first instance to speak informally with their manager, the Diversity and Inclusion Officer, or the HR department. Where an employee does not feel comfortable raising the matter informally, or where informal resolution is not appropriate, the formal complaint procedure should be followed.
10.3 The applicable complaint procedure is: [Complaint Procedure Reference].
10.4 The Diversity and Inclusion Officer designated to receive and coordinate responses to equity, diversity, and inclusion concerns is [DEI Officer Name], who may be contacted at [DEI Officer Email].
10.5 No employee will be subjected to reprisal for making a complaint or raising a concern in good faith under this policy. Reprisal is prohibited under the Canadian Human Rights Act and provincial human rights legislation. Any person who retaliates against a complainant will be subject to disciplinary action.
10.6 If an employee is not satisfied with the outcome of the internal complaint procedure, they may file a complaint with the Canadian Human Rights Commission (for federally regulated employers) or the applicable provincial or territorial human rights commission. Under the Canadian Human Rights Act, a complaint must generally be filed within one year of the alleged discriminatory act. Provincial human rights codes may have different filing deadlines.
11. MONITORING AND REPORTING
11.1 [Company Name] is committed to monitoring the effectiveness of this policy and to taking action where monitoring reveals that equity objectives are not being achieved.
11.2 [Monitoring And Reporting]
11.3 Diversity data collected for monitoring purposes will be maintained securely and in compliance with PIPEDA and applicable provincial privacy legislation. Monitoring data will be processed in anonymized or aggregated form wherever possible.
11.4 The Diversity and Inclusion Officer ([DEI Officer Name]) is responsible for coordinating the collection and analysis of equity monitoring data and for reporting findings to senior management.
12. EMPLOYMENT EQUITY
12.1 Where [Company Name] is subject to the Employment Equity Act (S.C. 1995, c. 44), it will implement employment equity measures to achieve equality in the workplace for the four designated groups: women, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minorities.
12.2 Employment equity measures may include: workforce analysis to identify underrepresentation; establishment of numerical goals and timetables; elimination of employment barriers identified through a review of employment systems, policies, and practices; implementation of positive policies and practices to increase participation of designated group members; and reasonable accommodation of designated group members.
12.3 [Company Name] will file the annual Employment Equity Report with the Canadian Human Rights Commission as required under the Employment Equity Act.
13. RESPONSIBILITIES
13.1 Senior Leadership is responsible for: demonstrating commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion at the highest level; approving and reviewing this policy; ensuring that sufficient resources are allocated to equity and diversity initiatives; and setting equity objectives and reviewing progress against them.
13.2 The Diversity and Inclusion Officer ([DEI Officer Name]) is responsible for: implementing this policy; advising managers and employees on equity, diversity, and inclusion matters; coordinating training; handling concerns and complaints; monitoring and reporting on equity data; and keeping this policy up to date.
13.3 Managers and Supervisors are responsible for: promoting and upholding the principles of this policy within their teams; treating all employees fairly and with dignity and respect; implementing the duty to accommodate; addressing any conduct that is inconsistent with this policy promptly and effectively; and attending all required equity and diversity training.
13.4 All Employees are responsible for: treating colleagues, customers, clients, and other persons with dignity and respect; not engaging in discriminatory, harassing, or retaliatory conduct; reporting any concerns about equity and diversity to their manager, the Diversity and Inclusion Officer, or HR; and completing all required equity and diversity training.
14. DISCIPLINARY ACTION
14.1 Breaches of this policy are treated seriously by [Company Name] and may result in disciplinary action.
14.2 [Disciplinary Action]
14.3 Disciplinary proceedings will be conducted in accordance with the organization's Disciplinary Policy. Allegations of discrimination or harassment will be investigated thoroughly, fairly, and without undue delay.
15. POLICY REVIEW
15.1 This policy will be reviewed by the policy owner at least annually, or sooner following any significant change in federal or provincial legislation, Canadian Human Rights Commission guidance, or organizational structure, or following any incident that highlights a deficiency in current equity and diversity practices.
15.2 The policy owner responsible for maintaining and reviewing this policy is: [Policy Owner].
15.3 The next scheduled review date is: [Review Date].
15.4 Amendments to this policy will be communicated to all employees and relevant stakeholders.
16. POLICY APPROVAL
This Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Policy has been reviewed and approved on [Approval Date] by [Approved By] on behalf of [Company Name].
This policy complies with the Canadian Human Rights Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. H-6), the Employment Equity Act (S.C. 1995, c. 44), the Accessible Canada Act (S.C. 2019, c. 10), the Pay Equity Act (S.C. 2018, c. 27, s. 416), and the human rights legislation of the Province/Territory of [Province].
Diversity and Inclusion Officer: [DEI Officer Name] ([DEI Officer Email])
Policy Owner: [Policy Owner]
Approved By: [Approved By]
Effective Date: [Policy Date]
Next Review Date: [Review Date]
Approved By / Authorized Signatory
[Approved By]
Signature
Date: ________________
What Is a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Policy (Canada)?
A Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Policy in Canada sets the organisation’s commitments and practices for diversity, equity, and inclusion, governed primarily by provincial human-rights legislation.
In Canada, workplace anti-discrimination protection is established by a thorough framework of federal and provincial legislation. The Canadian Human Rights Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. H-6) is the foundational federal human rights statute, prohibiting discrimination in employment on the grounds of race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics, disability, and conviction for a pardoned offence or record suspension. The Act applies to employers in federally regulated industries, including banking, telecommunications, interprovincial transportation, and the federal public service.
Each province and territory has its own human rights code that applies to provincially regulated employers. The Ontario Human Rights Code (R.S.O. 1990, c. H.19), the British Columbia Human Rights Code (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 210), the Alberta Human Rights Act (R.S.A. 2000, c. A-25.5), and the other provincial and territorial human rights statutes establish similar protections, although the specific grounds and procedures may vary.
The Employment Equity Act (S.C. 1995, c. 44) requires federally regulated employers with 100 or more employees to implement employment equity measures to achieve equality for four designated groups: women, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minorities. The Accessible Canada Act (S.C. 2019, c. 10) requires federally regulated entities to identify, remove, and prevent barriers to accessibility. The Pay Equity Act (S.C. 2018, c. 27, s. 416) requires federally regulated employers with 10 or more employees to establish and maintain a pay equity plan to provide equal compensation for work of equal value.
The legal framework governing the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Policy (Canada) in Canada draws on several key statutes and regulatory bodies. Under the Canada Business Corporations Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. C-44), Corporations Canada maintains the federal registry. Section 12 of the CBCA governs corporate name requirements. The Competition Bureau enforces the Competition Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. C-34). Provincial securities commissions — including the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) and British Columbia Securities Commission (BCSC) — regulate capital markets. The Federal Court of Canada has jurisdiction under the Federal Courts Act. Parties executing a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Policy (Canada) in Canada should confirm the document reflects current law, including any amendments enacted since the original drafting date. The Canada Business Corporations Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. C-44) sets the foundational requirements.
When Do You Need a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Policy (Canada)?
A Canadian Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Policy is needed by every employer in Canada, regardless of size, sector, or whether it is federally or provincially regulated. Both the Canadian Human Rights Act and all provincial and territorial human rights codes impose an obligation on employers not to discriminate in employment on prohibited grounds. Having a written DEI policy demonstrates an organization's commitment to compliance with these obligations.
Federally regulated employers with 100 or more employees are subject to the Employment Equity Act and must implement employment equity measures, including a written employment equity plan. These employers must also file annual Employment Equity Reports with the Canadian Human Rights Commission. Organizations subject to the Accessible Canada Act must develop and implement accessibility plans.
Employers subject to the Pay Equity Act must develop pay equity plans within prescribed timelines. Federal contractors with 100 or more employees and contracts of $1 million or more are subject to the Federal Contractors Program and must commit to implementing employment equity.
Provincially regulated employers are subject to their provincial or territorial human rights code and any applicable employment equity or pay equity legislation. For example, Ontario's Pay Equity Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. P.7) requires employers in both the public and private sectors with 10 or more employees to achieve and maintain pay equity.
The policy should be established when an organization is formed or when operations begin. It should be reviewed at least annually and updated whenever there is a significant change in federal or provincial human rights or employment equity legislation, a change in organizational structure, or following any incident that reveals deficiencies in existing equity and diversity practices.
Having a written DEI policy is also important in the context of human rights complaints. The Canadian Human Rights Tribunal and provincial human rights tribunals consider the existence and effectiveness of anti-discrimination policies when assessing employer liability and determining appropriate remedies.
Under the Canada Business Corporations Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. C-44), Corporations Canada maintains the federal registry. Section 12 of the CBCA governs corporate name requirements. The Competition Bureau enforces the Competition Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. C-34). Provincial securities commissions — including the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) and British Columbia Securities Commission (BCSC) — regulate capital markets. The Federal Court of Canada has jurisdiction under the Federal Courts Act.
What to Include in Your Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Policy (Canada)
A thorough Canadian Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Policy must address several essential elements to comply with federal and provincial requirements and provide meaningful protection to employees.
The policy statement should affirm the organization's commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion and should apply to all aspects of the employment relationship, including recruitment, terms and conditions of employment, training, promotion, discipline, and separation.
The legal framework section should identify the applicable federal laws (Canadian Human Rights Act, Employment Equity Act, Accessible Canada Act, Pay Equity Act, Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms) and the applicable provincial or territorial human rights code. The scope should identify all persons covered by the policy.
Protected grounds should be clearly enumerated, including all grounds prohibited under the Canadian Human Rights Act and the applicable provincial human rights code. The forms of prohibited conduct should be described, including direct discrimination, adverse effect discrimination, harassment, reprisal, and failure to accommodate.
Recruitment and selection commitments should describe specific steps the organization takes to confirm fair hiring practices, including diverse candidate sourcing, structured interviews, and anti-bias training. The bona fide occupational requirement (BFOR) standard from the Meiorin decision should be referenced.
The duty to accommodate section is critical in Canadian law. The policy should describe the organization's approach to accommodating employees on protected grounds, including disability, religion, and family status, to the point of undue hardship. The shared responsibility of employer, employee, and union should be acknowledged.
Harassment prevention should describe prohibited conduct and provide examples. The complaint procedure should describe both informal and formal reporting channels, as well as the employee's right to file a complaint with the applicable human rights commission.
Employment equity provisions should address the organization's obligations under the Employment Equity Act, including workforce analysis, goal-setting, barrier elimination, and annual reporting. Monitoring and reporting should describe how the organization collects and analyzes equity data.
The designated DEI officer, disciplinary consequences, and policy review schedule should be clearly identified.
Additional compliance elements for a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Policy (Canada) used in Canada include: Under the Canada Business Corporations Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. C-44), Corporations Canada maintains the federal registry. Section 12 of the CBCA governs corporate name requirements. The Competition Bureau enforces the Competition Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. C-34). Provincial securities commissions — including the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) and British Columbia Securities Commission (BCSC) — regulate capital markets. The Federal Court of Canada has jurisdiction under the Federal Courts Act. Forms-legal.com provides this template as a starting point for Canada-compliant documentation.
Sources & Citations
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- R.S.C. 1985, c. C-44CA official
- R.S.C. 1985, c. C-34CA official
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Frequently Asked Questions
Workplace discrimination in Canada is prohibited by both federal and provincial legislation. The Canadian Human Rights Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. H-6) prohibits discrimination in employment on the grounds of race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics, disability, and conviction for a pardoned offence or record suspension. This Act applies to federally regulated employers. Each province and territory has its own human rights code that applies to provincially regulated employers and may include additional protected grounds. For example, the Ontario Human Rights Code (R.S.O. 1990, c. H.19) includes the same grounds as the federal Act plus citizenship and receipt of public assistance. The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms (Constitution Act, 1982, s. 15) guarantees equality before and under the law.
The duty to accommodate is a fundamental principle of Canadian human rights law that requires employers to take reasonable steps to accommodate employees on protected grounds, including disability, religion, and family status, to the point of undue hardship. The duty was established by the Supreme Court of Canada in a series of landmark decisions, including Ontario (Human Rights Commission) v. Simpsons-Sears Ltd. [1985] 2 S.C.R. 536 (the O'Malley case), which established that the duty to accommodate arises when a neutral rule or practice has an adverse effect on a protected group. In British Columbia (Public Service Employee Relations Commission) v. BCGSEU [1999] 3 S.C.R. 3 (the Meiorin case), the Supreme Court established a unified test requiring employers to demonstrate that a workplace standard is a bona fide occupational requirement (BFOR) by showing that the standard was adopted for a purpose rationally connected to the job, was adopted in an honest and good faith belief that it was necessary, and is reasonably necessary to accomplish the legitimate work-related purpose, including that the employer cannot accommodate the individual without undue hardship.
The Employment Equity Act (S.C. 1995, c. 44) requires federally regulated employers with 100 or more employees to implement employment equity measures to achieve equality in the workplace for four designated groups: women, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minorities. The Act requires employers to conduct a workforce analysis to identify underrepresentation, review employment systems to identify barriers, prepare an employment equity plan with goals and timetables, make reasonable efforts to implement the plan, and file an annual Employment Equity Report with the Canadian Human Rights Commission. The Federal Contractors Program extends similar requirements to provincially regulated employers with 100 or more employees that have federal contracts valued at $1 million or more.
Filing deadlines for human rights complaints vary by jurisdiction. Under the Canadian Human Rights Act, a complaint must generally be filed with the Canadian Human Rights Commission within one year of the alleged discriminatory act, although the Commission has discretion to accept late complaints where it is appropriate to do so. In Ontario, a human rights application must be filed with the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario within one year of the last incident of discrimination under the Ontario Human Rights Code (R.S.O. 1990, c. H.19). In British Columbia, a complaint must be filed with the BC Human Rights Tribunal within one year under the Human Rights Code (R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 210). In Alberta, a complaint must be filed within one year under the Alberta Human Rights Act (R.S.A. 2000, c. A-25.5). Other provinces and territories have their own filing deadlines, which typically range from six months to two years.
A Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Policy (Canada) does not legally require a lawyer in Canada, and individuals and businesses may draft and execute the document independently. The Canada Business Corporations Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. C-44) does not mandate legal representation for the creation or signing of this type of document. However, seeking independent legal advice from a qualified Canada lawyer is recommended for transactions involving substantial financial value, complex regulatory requirements, or cross-border elements where multiple legal jurisdictions may apply. A lawyer can verify that the document complies with all applicable statutory requirements, identify potential risks specific to the transaction, and confirm that the terms adequately protect the interests of all parties involved. The Federal Court of Canada has jurisdiction over disputes arising from this type of document, and Corporations Canada may impose additional compliance obligations depending on the nature of the underlying transaction. Professional legal review is particularly advisable where the document will be submitted to government agencies or used as evidence in legal proceedings.
This template is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction and change over time. Consult a qualified attorney for advice specific to your situation.Full disclaimer
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