Alberta proposes Bill 33 to scrap DEI hiring in public institutions, basing hiring on merit
Key points
- Alberta plans to scrap DEI hiring decisions for public institutions
- Bill 33 proposes amending the Alberta Human Rights Act so hiring and promotion are based on merit
- The bill is still a proposal; an opinion piece argues preferential treatment persists
Alberta has announced it will scrap DEI (diversity, equity and inclusion) hiring decisions for public institutions. Bill 33 proposes amending the Alberta Human Rights Act so hiring and promotion are based on merit, not DEI policies. A Canadian HR Reporter opinion piece argues that preferential treatment persists without a DEI focus. The bill is still a proposal and has not taken effect. For reference only, not legal advice.
What employers should do
- Monitor Bill 33's progress and update public-sector hiring policies if it passes
- If your organization is a public institution or a related service provider, review whether current hiring and promotion criteria align with merit
Policy details
- Jurisdiction
- Alberta
- Status
- Proposed rule
- Effective date
- —
- Employers covered
- Public institutions
- Official source
- Official source pending
Original report: Canadian HR Reporter ↗Edited with AI assistance. Facts are based on official sources and original reports. For information only; not legal, immigration or insurance advice.