US EditionAdvocates warn federal budget cuts could reduce diversity and inclusion initiatives
- Advocates are concerned that federal budget cuts could threaten diversity and inclusion initiatives aimed at hiring people with disabilities.
- Khedr noted that diversity, equity, and inclusion programs are typically the first to be cut during tough times.
- Only 62% of working-age Canadians with disabilities are employed, compared to 78% of those without disabilities.
- A spokesperson indicated that issues related to people with disabilities are no longer a priority in cabinet discussions.
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Advocates warn federal budget cuts could reduce diversity and inclusion initiatives (Canada)
Advocates are raising concerns that upcoming federal budget cuts and expected job losses in the public service will jeopardize programs intended to hire and promote people with disabilities. "(Diversity, equity and inclusion) is often an add-on, right? It's never a core, no matter how hard we t...
Defenders of the rights of persons with disabilities are concerned about the impact of cuts on programmes to hire and promote them.
Winnipeg Free Press
Advocates warn federal budget cuts could reduce diversity and inclusion initiatives
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Federal cuts could jeopardize the hiring of people with disabilities. The post Defenders of people with disabilities warn against cuts appeared first on Les Affaires.
OTTAWA—Rights advocates are concerned about future federal budget cuts and expected job losses in the public service that could jeopardize programs to hire and promote people with disabilities."(Diversity, equity and inclusion) are often seen as additions, isn't it? This is never an essential element, despite all our efforts. Therefore, this is usually the first thing that disappears in difficult times," said Rabia Khedr, National Director of th…
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