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RECOMMENDATIONS
It is most unfortunate that the Commission's interim report does
not address specifically the issues of primary concern to Canadian women.
Consequently, CCLOW strongly feels that it must reiterate its recommendations
given earlier to the Commission.
Given the fact that women are persons in Canada, and as such are
responsible for their own well-being, and that paid employment is a major means
of self-reliance, CCLOW recommends:
That full employment be the primary goal of governments in
Canada.
- To achieve this goal there should be developed a
comprehensive, people- centered employment strategy:
- This strategy should be coordinated with educational,
training and social support programs designed to improve the access and income
as well as productivity of workers;
- The strategy should include provisions for granting the same
benefits and protection given to full time workers, to part-time workers.
- Specific employment needs of women should be addressed
within this strategy:
- equal pay for work of equal value should be legislated for
both the public and private sectors;
- Equal opportunity legislated to provide the umbrella for
implementing affirmative action programs for both the private and public
sectors. Contract compliance would be a major tool to ensure implementation;
- Incentives be given to business and individuals for increased
participation of women in non-traditional occupations.
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