Canadian Human Rights Commission: Pay Equity

The Pay Equity Act becomes law

As a federally regulated employer, your first obligation is due November 1, 2021.

Pay Equity Timeline in Canada

Check out our various resources on Pay Equity to see if the Act applies to your workplace.

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Commissioner’s Message

As Canada’s Federal Pay Equity Commissioner, I recognize that these extraordinary times require extraordinary efforts. Many Canadian businesses, especially small and medium size companies, are struggling to survive. Unemployment is at a record high and lots of people are having a hard time making ends meet.

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Women's leadership essential to building back better

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The Pay Equity Act requires federally-regulated employers to take a proactive approach to correct gender wage gaps within their organization.

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Key Dates

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Pay Equity Act came into force

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Pay Equity Commissioner joins Canadian Human Rights Commission

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Government of Canada appoints Canada’s first federal pay equity Commissioner

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Pay Equity Act receives Royal Assent

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Government of Canada introduces proactive pay equity legislation

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