I would like a to speak about some of the other impacts of pay equity and to hear your point of view. I have in front of me a study by the Commission des normes, de l'équité, de la santé et de la sécurité du travail du Québec, or the CNESST, conducted with private businesses, which yields benefits other than strictly financial ones.
The study showed that 43% of businesses that implemented their pay equity measures noticed positive impacts on their organization. The most frequently mentioned positive impacts for employers were an improved climate, better working relations and higher productivity (44%); greater equity within the company (40%); enhanced job knowledge (29%), and the introduction or updating of a pay policy (20%).
What benefits other than financial ones might this new act have in your opinion?