Because assessment of qualifications often involves an element of subjective judgement shaped by bias, agreements should stipulate that candidates who fulfil the position requirements are presumed to be equally qualified rather than require that candidates be “demonstrably equal” for affirmative

While human rights and employment standards legislation apply to post-secondary institutions, collective agreements should also contain language to ensure that appointment, tenure and promotion procedures and criteria do not discriminate against applicants.

The creation of joint EDI or employment equity committees may assist in the sharing and analysis of equity data and in the taking of action on the data.

Introduction