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Senate survey offers better picture of diversity among Chamber staff

New data suggests the Senate has ‘work to do’ when it comes to hiring people with disabilities, but is on track with other equity groups.

After conducting a four-week voluntary survey with staff, the Senate has new data on its diversity numbers.The Hill Times file photograph by Andrew Meade

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BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN

June 12, 2019

New numbers suggest the Senate's hiring of women, Indigenous people, and visible minorities is on par with each group’s availability in the workforce, but behind on employing those with disabilities. An estimated 2.6 per cent of...

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