Changes

While the need for Diversity and Inclusion policy has become a talking point in the past year, Canada has been legislated to improve public sector workforce diversity since 1995, via the Employment Equity Act. What actions are needed to accelerate this work, and how do we ensure sustainable change that is realized at all levels of the Department?

While the need for Diversity and Inclusion policy has become a talking point in the past year, Canada has been legislated to improve public sector workforce diversity since 1995, via the Employment Equity Act. What actions are needed to accelerate this work, and how do we ensure sustainable change that is realized at all levels of the Department?

<u>'''Panelists:'''</u>

<u>'''<small>Panelists:</small>'''</u>

'''Daniel Quan-Watson''' - ''Deputy Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs, and Champion for Visible Minorities for the Federal Public Service''

<small>'''Daniel Quan-Watson''' - ''Deputy Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs, and Champion for Visible Minorities for the Federal Public Service''</small>

'''Christine Donoghue''' - ''Chief Human Resources Officer, Treasury Board Secretariat''

<small>'''Christine Donoghue''' - ''Chief Human Resources Officer, Treasury Board Secretariat''</small>

'''Dr. Denise O. Green''' – ''Vice-President, Equity and Community Inclusion, Ryerson University''

<small>'''Dr. Denise O. Green''' – ''Vice-President, Equity and Community Inclusion, Ryerson University''</small>

Moderated by Kenza, El Bied, Champion for Visible Minorities, Indigenous Services Canada

<small>Moderated by Kenza, El Bied, Champion for Visible Minorities, Indigenous Services Canada</small>

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'''PANEL 2: CULTURAL CHANGE'''

'''PANEL 2: CULTURAL CHANGE'''

This discussion explored what is at the root of cultural change, and what elements are needed to develop a strategy that promotes meaningful systemic transformation.

This discussion explored what is at the root of cultural change, and what elements are needed to develop a strategy that promotes meaningful systemic transformation.

'''<u>Panelists:</u>'''

<small>'''Kristy Payne''' – Chief Operations Officer at Hill + Knowlton Strategies</small>

'''Richard Sharpe''' – Director, Anti-Racism and Anti-Discrimination Secretariat at Justice Canada

<small>'''Anne-Marie Pham''' - Executive Director at Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion</small>

<small>Moderated by Clara Wong, Visible Minority Working Group</small>

 

 

Moderated by Clara Wong, Visible Minority Working Group

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In the absence of specific goals and a government-wide framework, it is difficult to determine whether current initiatives to strengthen diversity and inclusion are succeeding in reducing or eliminating systemic barriers. How can we leverage existing data and experience to create a Diverse and Inclusive Workplace?

In the absence of specific goals and a government-wide framework, it is difficult to determine whether current initiatives to strengthen diversity and inclusion are succeeding in reducing or eliminating systemic barriers. How can we leverage existing data and experience to create a Diverse and Inclusive Workplace?

'''<u>Panelists:</u>'''

'''<u><small>Panelists:</small></u>'''

'''Yazmine Laroche''' - ''Deputy Minister, Public Service Accessibility, Treasury Board Secretariat of Canada''

<small>'''Yazmine Laroche''' - ''Deputy Minister, Public Service Accessibility, Treasury Board Secretariat of Canada''</small>

'''Paule-Anny Pierre''' - ''Assistant Deputy Minister, Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat''

<small>'''Paule-Anny Pierre''' - ''Assistant Deputy Minister, Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat''</small>

'''Manju Varma''' - ''Commissioner on Systemic Racism for the Government of New Brunswick & Former Senior Advisor, Office of Inclusion, Equity and Anti-racism at Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency''

<small>'''Manju Varma''' - ''Commissioner on Systemic Racism for the Government of New Brunswick & Former Senior Advisor, Office of Inclusion, Equity and Anti-racism at Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency''</small>

Moderated by Taiwo Lewis, Visible Minorities Working Group

<small>Moderated by Taiwo Lewis, Visible Minorities Working Group</small>

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Earlier this year, the Treasury Board announced it is working with Employment and Social Development Canada on the review of the Employment Equity Act “to ensure that the public service applies appropriate benchmarks for diversity.” What kind of targets are supporting this work and what approaches are under consideration?

Earlier this year, the Treasury Board announced it is working with Employment and Social Development Canada on the review of the Employment Equity Act “to ensure that the public service applies appropriate benchmarks for diversity.” What kind of targets are supporting this work and what approaches are under consideration?

'''<u>Panelists</u>'''

'''<u><small>Panelists</small></u>'''

'''Gaveen Cadotte''' – ''Vice President, Policy and Communications Sector, Public Service Commission of Canada''

<small>'''Gaveen Cadotte''' – ''Vice President, Policy and Communications Sector, Public Service Commission of Canada''</small>

'''Selena Beattie''' - ''Executive Director of People Management and Community Engagement, Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat''

<small>'''Selena Beattie''' - ''Executive Director of People Management and Community Engagement, Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat''</small>

Moderated by Navip-Kaur Singh, Visible Minority Working Group

<small>Moderated by Navip-Kaur Singh, Visible Minority Working Group</small>

= '''MENTIMETER RESULTS''' =

= '''MENTIMETER RESULTS''' =

= '''NEXT STEPS''' =

= '''NEXT STEPS''' =

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In 2022, Working Group members are particularly focused on the development of a unique mentorship tool designed to remove barriers to career development supports. Members are also conducting an employee engagement survey to gain an understanding of the priorities for visible minority employees in Indigenous Services Canada and set priorities into the future.

In 2022, Working Group members are particularly focused on the development of a unique mentorship tool designed to remove barriers to career development supports. Members are also conducting an employee engagement survey to gain an understanding of the priorities for visible minority employees in Indigenous Services Canada and set priorities into the future.