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The Pay Equity Act becomes law

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

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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.

Key Dates

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August 31, 2021 Pay Equity Act came into force

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October 16, 2019 Pay Equity Commissioner joins Canadian Human Rights Commission

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September 10, 2019 Government of Canada appoints Canada’s first federal pay equity Commissioner

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December 13, 2018 Pay Equity Act receives Royal Assent

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October 29, 2018 Government of Canada introduces proactive pay equity legislation