News / Information
Bill- C-25 HR Modernization
The Public Service Modernization Act (PSMA) has been approved by the Senate
and will soon receive Royal Assent.
The Act will bring about the biggest changes in how the federal public
service hires and manages its employees in more than than 35 years. The PSMA is
a major building block in the Government of Canada's overall strategy to
modernize human resources management. The new legislation, to be phased in over
the next two years, reflects the 2001 Speech from the Throne commitment to
"ensure that the public service is innovative, dynamic and reflective of
the diversity of the country [and] able to attract and develop the talent needed
to serve Canadians in the 21st century."
The PSMA covers three main areas of human resource management. First, it
modernizes the staffing system to improve the federal public service's ability
to attract and hire the right people when and where they are needed to deliver
programs and services. Second, the PSMA is intended to foster more constructive
and harmonious labour management relations to improve the quality of the
workplace. Third, the new legislation will promote a more corporate approach to
learning and development by creating a new Canada School of Public Service,
amalgamating the CCMD and TDC.
December 3rd is the International Day of Disabled Persons. In 1992 the
United Nations proclaimed December 3rd the International Day of Disabled
Persons. The aim is to promote "increased awareness and understanding of
disability issues…and to mobilize support for practical action at all levels
by, with, and for persons with disabilities…" in order to improve their
well-being and livelihood on the basis of equality. Various departmental events
are organised and for community events in the National Capital Region please
consult: http://www2.citizenadvocacy.org/celebrationofpeople/index.html
Treasury Board's Annual Report on EE
With the proroguing of Parliament, the President of the Treasury Board's
Annual Report on EE, along with EE Annual Reports from Separate Employers will
now be tabled in January 2004
Report on 2002 Public Service Employee Survey
Results were analysed from an EE perspective will be released shortly. An
action plan will be developed in response to recommendations in the report.
National Committee of Federal Public Servants with Disabilities (NCFPS)
This group will meet with deputy ministers on November 27th to provide an
update on activities resulting from their 5-year strategy.
EE Policy
The EE Policy is being revised with the goal of having one comprehensive
document outlining the obligations of the employer and departments and agencies.
Expected release is early in 2004.
Métis Rights Recognized and Affirmed
On September 19, 2003 the Supreme Court of Canada released a landmark
judgement recognizing the Métis communities in Canada and the constitutional
protection of their existing Aboriginal rights.
Embracing Change
Projects funded through the Embracing Change Support Fund have generated a
number of products and tools. We are considering making these tools available as
a support resource for interdepartmental sharing. We would like to know if such
a resource would be useful to you. We would appreciate your feedback - Please
contact Debra Ramsay at TBS at 946-6251.
PWD- Job Accommodation
The TBS Employment Equity Division Job Accommodation line at 1-888-271-6378
is available to assist managers, HR practitioners, informatics personnel,
employees with disabilities and others with questions pertaining to
accommodation issues.
A first meeting of the Interpartmental Employment Equity Network of Small
Organizations took place on November 20, 2003. This network will assist
organizations by facilitating the exchange of information and ideas as well by
providing a forum to discuss/resolve issues. Should you be interested in more
information please contact Céline Delorme at TBS at 946-6254.
Upcoming Meetings/Events
The next IDFEEs will take place on January 21, 2004 in the Annex Room and on
March 3rd, 2004 in the Sussex Room of the Government Conference Centre.
Other Community Events
To celebrate the upcoming International Day of Disabled Persons, the By Town
Theatre in Ottawa is presenting four films from November 29th to December 2nd:
"Beyond Silence", "Passion Fish","The Color of
Paradise" and "Iris". For more information contact the By Town.
TTY- (613) 957-8657
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