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LEGISLATIVE REVIEW OF THE
EMPLOYMENT EQUITY ACT

A DISCUSSION PAPER

I.	Setting the Stage
II.	The Commission’s Mandate
III.	Current Status
IV.	Preparing for the Review of the Act
V.	Possible Recommendations for Change

	1.	Clarifying Statutory Requirements
	2.	Clarifying Specific Elements of the Statutory Requirements

		2.1 Clustering Analysis
		2.2 Employment Systems Review Objective
		2.3 Accommodation policies & procedures
		2.4 Accessibility
		2.5 Special Measures
		2.6 Hiring and Promotion Goals
		2.7 Representation Goals
		2.8 Accountability

	3.	Public Service Reporting Requirements
	4.	Legal proceedings
	5.	Failure to Make Reasonable Progress
	6.	Inclusion of Senate and House of Commons Staff
	7.	Complaints Based on Patterns of Discrimination

VI.	Conclusion

APPENDIX I Statutory Requirements and Assessment Factors
APPENDIX II Progress for Designated Groups (1987-1999)