Equal Opportunity and Diversity. (a) The Parties agree to promote equal opportunity and diversity in employment. (b) The Employer shall strive to ensure that its employment policies and practices are free of barriers, both systemic and deliberate, that discriminate against groups that are protected under the Human Rights Code. (c) The Association agrees that it, and its members, shall also strive to administer their duties and responsibilities in a manner that assists the Employer in discharging its commitment to xxxxxx an environment of equal opportunity and diversity. (d) While the parties will strive to make reasonable efforts to promote equal opportunity and diversity in employment, no candidate who does not have the qualifications and meet the criteria for the applicable appointment shall be recommended for an initial academic appointment pursuant to Article 7 (Search Procedure for Academic Appointments).
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