RUR - EO 003.01 Social Legislation

Question 1

What five federal statues affect recruiting in the CAF?

Answer 1

• Canadian Human Rights Act
• Employment Equity Act
• Privacy Act
• Access to Information Act
• Official Languages Act

Question 2

Define the Canadian Human Rights Act

Answer 2

The Canadian Human Rights Act protects the individual against discrimination on the grounds of race, national or ethnic origin, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, mental or physical disability, or pardoned conviction by any agencies that fall under federal jurisdiction.

Question 3

What does the Canadian Human Rights Act do?

Answer 3

Protects people from discrimination when they are employed by, or receive services from:

• The federal government
• First Nations governments
• Private companies that are
  federally regulated – ie.
  banks, transport companies,
  and telecommunications or
  broadcasters

Question 4

What is the impact of the Canadian Human Rights Act on Canadian Armed Forces recruiting?

Answer 4

It is FORBIDDEN

• To ask discriminatory
  questions
• To write discriminatory comments
  
  • To discuss discriminatory info
  • To use discriminatory info
    prior to assessment