Call to Action on Anti-Racism, Equity, and Inclusion in the Federal Public Service
Our ability to innovate and solve complex problems comes from teamwork, which is underpinned by all colleagues feeling welcome, valued, respected, safe and included. Moving forward as an effective public service means being as representative and diverse as the population we serve.
To that end, I am resolutely committed to continuing the important work laid out in the Call to Action on Anti-Racism, Equity, and Inclusion in the Public Service, and I will be paying close attention to how organizations make progress on results and sustain accountability.
– Clerk Hannaford
Our ability to innovate and solve complex problems comes from teamwork, which is underpinned by all colleagues feeling welcome, valued, respected, safe and included. Moving forward as an effective public service means being as representative and diverse as the population we serve.
To that end, I am resolutely committed to continuing the important work laid out in the Call to Action on Anti-Racism, Equity, and Inclusion in the Public Service, and I will be paying close attention to how organizations make progress on results and sustain accountability.
– Clerk Hannaford
The federal public service is stronger and most effective when our voices and experiences reflect the full diversity of Canada’s populations we serve.
The Call to Action on Anti-Racism, Equity, and Inclusion in the Federal Public Service (CTA) is generating meaningful momentum as departments make progress in addressing the long-standing discrimination and racism experienced by many Indigenous peoples and Black and other racialized groups across Canada.
Building a diverse, equitable and inclusive public service is an obligation we all share, and we still have a long way to go.
Self-assessments on the implementation of the forward direction of the Call to Action (2024)
On April 4, 2024, Clerk Hannaford and Deputy Clerk Fox asked deputy heads to provide an update on the implementation of the forward direction of the Call to Action on Anti-Racism, Equity, and Inclusion within their organizations. Read the responses provided by departments and agencies.
Summary report on the implementation of the forward direction of the Call to Action (2024)
Read the report summarizing departments’ responses to the forward direction of the Call to Action on Anti-Racism, Equity, and Inclusion self-assessment questionnaire. It highlights key themes, findings and actions underway.
Message on organizational self-assessments (April 2024)
Clerk Hannaford and Deputy Clerk Fox are asking departments and agencies to share their progress on the goals outlined in the forward direction of the Call to Action, and the steps they have taken to advance the public service-wide conversation on values and ethics.
Forward direction of the CTA (2023)
The forward direction sets expectations for the Call to Action: set multi-year goals, measure progress and establish consequential accountability.
Letters on the Implementation of the Call to Action on Anti-Racism, Equity, and Inclusion in the Federal Public Service (2021)
Read the letters departments and agencies submitted in 2021 outlining their progress on advancing the Call to Action.
Remarks from the CTA Symposium
Read Clerk Janice Charette’s remarks presented at the 2022 Government of Canada Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Conference.
Call to Action on Anti-Racism, Equity, and Inclusion in the Federal Public Service (2021)
The Call to Action on Anti-Racism, Equity, and Inclusion in the Federal Public Service (CTA) was launched in 2021 to combat racism and to build a diverse, equitable and inclusive public service.