Thank you so much, Mr. Chair.
Thank you so much, Minister, for joining us today. It's really nice to have you here.
We know that, before COVID, people were left behind. I'm talking specifically about BIPOC individuals, persons with disabilities and women. We certainly know it has been occurring and that it has been exacerbated by COVID. I think we can assume that those who were left out before will be worse off after COVID.
In your opening comments you spoke about raising awareness of the wage gaps that affect women, indigenous people, people with disabilities and visible minorities in federally regulated workplaces to renew pay transparency measures.
We know we need immediate action to address gross inequalities but also systemic racism in the workplace. We need more than awareness. Other than raising awareness, what are some concrete actions you are taking to end discrimination against women, indigenous people, disabled persons and BIPOC persons? As part of these inequalities in wages, is your government considering a guaranteed livable basic income?