PP247 Lecture Notes - Lecture 10: Employment Equity (Canada), Thomas Nagel, Distributive Justice
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The ccrf (1982) forbids discrimination and leaves the door open for various sorts of affirmative action: 15 (2) subsection (1) does not preclude any law, program, or activity that has as its object the amelioration of conditions disadvantaged individuals or groups [in the above categories. The canadian employment equity act (1986) recognized 4 designated groups to be benefitted by affirmative action policies: In canada, the term employment equity is often used where americans would say. Affirmative action, although both terms are used in canada. Rosalie abella"s four senses of =ty in employment: Non-discrimination- the most basic step is simply to outlaw discrimination in employment and allow victims to bring suit. Economic, social, political, and educational =ty- provide opportunities for all through good social programs (quality public education, affordable college and university tuition, job training, programs for children in poverty, etc. ) Meeting special needs- technical supports for the disabled, language programs for immigrants, child-care and part-time options for parents (generally mothers).
