Employment Equity (Canada) - Regulatory Oversight

Regulatory Oversight

Oversight of employment equity is shared among three federal government agencies. For private sector employers that are federally regulated, Human Resources and Skills Development Canada collects data from employers and conducts research related to the Employment Equity Act. The Treasury Board Secretariat oversees the administration of employment equity in the federal government itself. The Canadian Human Rights Commission deals with both private and public sector employers that are federally regulated, and is responsible for conducting audits of employers' compliance.

In addition to the above, Human Resources and Skills Development Canada is responsible for oversight of the Federal Contractors' Program.