Ms. Selena Beattie at the Finance Committee

On June 3rd, 2021. See this statement in context.

June 3rd, 2021 / 4:10 p.m.

Executive Director, People Management and Community Engagement, Workplace Policies and Services Sector, Treasury Board Secretariat

Selena Beattie

I'd be happy to do that.

Mr. Chair, the Public Service Employment Act provides a foundation for staffing in the federal public service by creating a framework for a non-partisan public service where appointments are based on merit. It gives the Public Service Commission authority to make appointments, which, in practice, is usually delegated to deputy heads.

This division amends the Public Service Employment Act to reduce and remove barriers to achieving diversity in the public service and enhancing the degree to which it embodies the principle of inclusion.

I can turn to clause 277 to begin with, which amends the preamble to add a commitment by the Government of Canada to an inclusive public service that reflects the diversity of Canada's population.

Shall I continue with other clauses?

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