CSIS affirms its commitment and actions to address and prevent racism and discrimination in human rights settlement

Summary:

The Canadian Human Rights Commission (Commission) and the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) have reached a settlement where CSIS affirms its commitment to address systemic discrimination and racism, and increase diversity and inclusion in its workplace. The settlement stems from a complaint filed by a Black woman who worked as an Intelligence Officer for CSIS. The settlement includes commitments to review and validate hiring decisions, promote diversity on selection panels, provide unconscious bias and anti-racism training, and integrate discrimination as an explicit ground for appealing staffing decisions. CSIS has also agreed to retain an independent human rights specialist to review its Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Strategy and provide recommendations. This settlement aims to foster a healthy and respectful workplace that is representative of Canada's diversity.