Definitions

Question 1

Employment equity

Answer 1

Equity means fairness and impartiality

The employment of individuals in a fair manner

proactive programs to ensure that the organization’s workforce is representative of the population.

Question 2

designated groups

Answer 2

Women, visible minorities, Aboriginal, people, and persons with disabilities

60% of the population

Question 3

Women

Answer 3

In 2014, women constituted roughly 50 % of the total workforce

not equally represented in all occupations

for every dollar a man earns, a woman gets 76 cents.4

Question 4

Aborigins

Answer 4

1.4 million people self-identify as Aboriginal
approximately 4.3 percent

median income in Canada, $29,900,
Aboriginal people is $18,962.6

Question 5

disabilities

Answer 5

12.4 percent of Canada’s

their workforce representation is low at 2.3 percent

Question 6

Minorities

Answer 6

growth rate of 27.2% 2001 and 2006

overall population 5.4 %