The government is still not hiring enough disabled people | Ottawa Citizen

In 2023-2024, only 8 per cent of hires had a disability, despite their workforce availability of 12 per cent.

Max Brault, a disability advocate within the public service, does not understand why such a wide gap exists for public servants with disabilities. Photo by ASHLEY FRASER / POSTMEDIA Article content People with disabilities are still facing hiring within the federal public service, according to the Public Service Commission’s most recent annual report. Sign In or Create an Account Email Address Continue or View more offers Article content The commission, which is a central agency responsible for ensuring hiring in the public service is merit-based and representative of Canada’s diversity, found

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