OTTAWA — A central government agency has found discrimination against workers within a Canadian institution specifically designed to root it out.
The Association of Justice Counsel said in a statement that the decision is “an important win,” and one that will have consequences across the federal public service.
In a press release, the lawyers union said it was dissatisfied with the commission’s response when employees told management about their experiences after the commission made a public statement supporting the Black Lives Matter movement.Article content “Racism has absolutely no place in our institutions,” Justice Minister David Lametti said in a statement, adding that the information arising out of the grievance is “both concerning and disappointing, not least because of the institution involved.”
The commission said in an email Thursday night that it has an updated action plan to deal with the effects of societal systemic racism and discrimination as an employer, service provider and regulator, and human rights advocate. “We are committed to ensuring that anti-racism and equity measures continue to promote full participation of our diverse staff.”
“If the CHRC is to maintain the trust and confidence of Canadians to protect them from systemic racism, then it must first look inwards and reform its internal practices,” the union’s press release said.
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