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Advocating for Equity: Modernizing the Employment Equity Act

March 3 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

March 3 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 PM EDT – this event is exclusive for employees of our Proud Partners and Community Partners. This webinar will also take place in English on February 24.

Employment equity has been a priority for 2SLGBTQIA+ communities in Canada for over 50 years. Despite this long term advocacy, 2SLGBTQIA+ workers remain excluded from the Employment Equity Act’s protections, leaving them underrepresented in data and equity initiatives, and facing persistent barriers such as wage gaps, precarious work, and higher unemployment.

In September 2025, 2SLGBTQIA+ organizations gathered for coordinated advocacy on Parliament Hill, meeting with parliamentarians from across the political spectrum, sharing a clear and united message: equity in employment is not optional—and the time to act is now.
It’s time for the Employment Equity Act to explicitly include 2SLGBTQIA+ and Black communities as designated groups, and to include stronger intersectional, transparent, and accountable mechanisms that reflect today’s workplace realities.

Join us to learn about our proposed updates to the Act, our advocacy work, and how you can get involved!

Learning objectives:
  • Understand the gaps in the Employment Equity Act
  • Learn about recommendations for the modernization of the Act
  • Explore advocacy efforts and strategies
Target audience:
  • 2SLGBTQIA+ employees at Pride at Work Canada’s partner organizations
  • Employee Resource Group (ERG) leaders
  • HR & DEI Professionals
Panelists

Panelists to come

Facilitator

Cynthia Eysseric (she/her)
Consulting Coordinator

Cynthia is a dedicated professional working at the intersection of feminism, LGBTQ+ rights, and sexuality education. She holds a bachelor’s degree in sexology from the Université du Québec à Montréal and a certificate in entrepreneurship and SME management from Université Laval, bringing a strategic and inclusive approach to her work. Her commitment to LGBTQ+ communities has led her to collaborate with several organizations, including the Réseau des lesbiennes du Québec (RLQ) and Club Sexu, where she serves as Vice President on the Board. She is also part of the team at Fierté au travail Canada, a national organization advocating for LGBTQ+ workplace inclusion. Passionate about organizational inclusion, Cynthia began a graduate microprogram in equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace at Université Laval in 2024. Her work aims to strengthen intersectionality within the spaces she engages in, reinforcing her commitment to creating more just and representative environments.

Accessibility
  • Spoken language: French – This webinar will also take place in English on February 24.
  • Automatic translation: French to English
  • Closed captioning provided: English and French
  • Format: Virtual (Zoom in webinar mode)
  • Engagement type: participants invited to engage via chat (no audio or video)

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