Labour Reforms Canadian labour groups call for modernised employment equity law Underrepresented groups remain constrained by outdated laws and systemic discrimination, workers’ rights advocates say Nicholas Marcus Thompson, Co-Chair of National Employment Equity Council (Photo: Spencer Colby) Image Chantelle Cloete Reporter Tuesday 24 March 2026 Unions and workplace rights advocates are pressing the Canadian government to make good on its pledge to modernise the Employment Equity Act. Get AccessContinue reading International Employment LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Labour Reforms Key labour reforms Canadian employers must prepare for now LGBTQ+ Discrimination stopping lesbian workers from coming out Platform Workers Ontario’s Digital Platform Workers’ Rights Act reshapes gig work protections Discrimination Employers should adopt an intersectional approach to fight racism at work