Every Province Should Join Alberta’s Crackdown on Race-Based Hiring
Commentary If a new bill becomes law, Alberta’s public sector will henceforth be forced to hire and promote based on merit instead of immutable characteristics like race or sex. Every province, regardless of the political stripe of its government, should take this common-sense approach. Bill 33, the Justice Statutes Amendment Act, would amend the Alberta…
Alberta’s Bill 33, if passed, would mandate that public sector hiring and promotions be based solely on merit, not on immutable characteristics like race or sex. Premier Danielle Smith stated that the goal is to ensure “the best person for the job should get the job.” The legislation applies broadly to various public institutions across the province.
- Bill 33, the Justice Statutes Amendment Act, proposes to amend the Alberta Human Rights Act.
- The bill aims to ensure hiring and promotion decisions in public institutions are based on merit.
- This approach would replace considerations of diversity, equity, and inclusion policies.
- The legislation defines “public institutions” broadly, including agencies, Crown-controlled organizations, post-secondary institutions, school boards, and municipalities.
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