Equality under the law means more than treating everyone the same — it requires recognizing and accommodating the unique barriers and disadvantages faced by different groups.
The Government of Canada’s Guide on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Terminology includes a definition of equality that is described as being in opposition to the goals of equity — a mischaracterization that LEAF and over 100+ other equality rights advocates and organizations reject, and a slippery slope that could undermine years of progress for equality rights in Canada.
Read the letter here.