Amending Bill C-25: Clarifying common misconceptions on Twitter
From editorials to Tweets, I’ve noticed a number of people have misconceptions about our intention to amend Bill #C25. Let me clarify /1 #cdnpoli #SenCA https://t.co/ncRXnMnmyf
— Sen. Ratna Omidvar (@ratnaomi) February 7, 2018
(1) Our definition of #diversity needs to go farther than #genderequity. #C25’s definition should reflect the Employment Equity Act to include visible minorities, Indigenous peoples + persons with disabilities at a minimum #cdnimm #cdnpoli #SenCA pic.twitter.com/JfDVPf3uge
— Sen. Ratna Omidvar (@ratnaomi) February 7, 2018
(2) Targets are not quotas. They are voluntary. Companies set goals for themselves based on their circumstances. They would define their success, not the government #cdnpoli #SenCA pic.twitter.com/YzW0CgUPZg
— Sen. Ratna Omidvar (@ratnaomi) February 7, 2018
(3) Some have argued that targets will force companies put #diversity over merit. This is simply not true – this is about finding more qualified candidates, not turning them away #cdnpoli #SenCA pic.twitter.com/8WlvPfkE98
— Sen. Ratna Omidvar (@ratnaomi) February 7, 2018
(4) If your organization’s unsure how to go about IDing qualified #diverse candidates, I suggest you connect w/ @diverseboards. They can expand your network + help in the search. You can view their Diversity 50 cohort here https://t.co/1PRNoYneLs #cdnpoli #SenCA
— Sen. Ratna Omidvar (@ratnaomi) February 7, 2018
(5) We lack good data. We need an accurate picture. An annual report that aggregates + analyzes data will make #diversity policy much stronger in the future #cdnpoli #SenCA #C25 pic.twitter.com/44o75rcGMp
— Sen. Ratna Omidvar (@ratnaomi) February 7, 2018
(6) My hope is that amending #C25 will nudge more companies to embrace the business case for diversity. Companies only stand to gain by being inclusive intentional in their approach. Just look at the latest from @Harvardbiz https://t.co/r8czusjksh #cdnpoli #SenCA
— Sen. Ratna Omidvar (@ratnaomi) February 7, 2018