What must be done for an affirmative action program to be approved?

What must be done for an affirmative action program to be approved?

• A. Must apply for OHRC approval
• B. Automatically approved
• C. Must be approved by the governing board
• D. Must be published in a government registry

Answer: (A)

Affirmative action programs must be approved by the Ontario Human Rights Commission before they can be enacted. This requirement ensures the program is properly crafted to address underrepresentation while complying with the Human Rights Code, not creating new discrimination. The commission reviews details such as the targeted groups, duration, selection criteria, and how the program will be monitored and evaluated. Automatic approval isn’t available, approval by a governing board isn’t the controlling authority, and publishing in a government registry isn’t the needed step for legal effect.

Affirmative action programs must be approved by the Ontario Human Rights Commission before they can be enacted. This requirement ensures the program is properly crafted to address underrepresentation while complying with the Human Rights Code, not creating new discrimination. The commission reviews details such as the targeted groups, duration, selection criteria, and how the program will be monitored and evaluated. Automatic approval isn’t available, approval by a governing board isn’t the controlling authority, and publishing in a government registry isn’t the needed step for legal effect.