Call to Action on Anti Racism, Equity and Inclusion August 27, 2021 Walking the Talk: An Open Letter on the Canadian Human Rights Commission’s implementation of the Clerk’s Call to Action on Anti-Racism, Equity and Inclusion To the Clerk of the Privy Council and Secretary to the Cabinet, to our colleagues across the federal public service, to fellow human rights defenders in Canada, and to all peo. [...] Chief Commissioner Landry was emphatic that “yes, systemic racism and discrimination exist in Canada, and the belief that there is little to no racism in Canada is itself a barrier to addressing it.” The events of the past year have prompted organizations across the country, including the Commission, to recommit ourselves to advancing anti-racism, equity and inclusion. [...] Using the data and conclusions in the final report on the Commission’s independent third-party employment equity audit, as well as the findings of our upcoming employment systems review in winter 2021, we will continue our ongoing work to adopt measures to identify and remove barriers to full workplace equity for Indigenous, Black and Racialized employees, employees with disabilities, and women. [...] Our actions Call to Action 1: Appoint Indigenous employees and Black and other Racialized employees to and within the Executive Group through career development and talent management Call to Action 2: Sponsor high-potential Indigenous employees and Black and other Racialized employees to prepare them for leadership roles Call to Action 3: Support the participation of Indigenous employees and Black. [...] Call to Action 7: Enabling and advancing the work of grassroots networks and communities within the Public Service by providing necessary resources and bringing them into discussions at senior executive tables Call to Action 8: Including voices from diverse backgrounds in the identification of systemic racism, discrimination and barriers to inclusion, and the design and implementation of actions t.
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