A/HRC/43/41/Add.5 29. It is recommended that this be corrected using the 2017 CSD data which was available at the time of the SR’s visit in April 2019. This would make it consistent with the other 2017 CSD data that are contained within the report by the SR. It does not make sense to use old data when new data were readily available and in the public domain at the time. These data were published by Statistics Canada on their website in tables. This should be rewritten using the 2017 CSD data9. Page 10, Paragraph 51 Recommended language 30. At federal level, the 1986 Employment Equity Act aims to promote employment equity, as well as the removal of workplace-related equity barriers: women, visible minorities, indigenous peoples and persons with disabilities. The Act is limited in its jurisdiction to industries that are federally regulated under the Constitution (e.g. railroads, airlines, banks). Some provinces/territories have legislation requiring employers to proactively change their hiring and employment practices to remove barriers faced by persons with disabilities. For example, Quebec’s Act “Respecting Equal Access to Employment in Public Bodies” prevents public sector employers from discriminating against employees and potential employees with disabilities. The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act requires employers to have individual accommodation plans for employees with disabilities. Comment/Rationale 31. Employment Equity Act of 1986 was later amended as the Employment Equity Act of 1995. Page 10, Paragraph 52 Recommended language 32. At the time of the Special Rapporteur’s visit, persons with disabilities represented 5.6 per cent of all public servants. In 2018, the Government of Canada introduced the Strategy for an Accessible Government of Canada, which amongst other priorities will focus on hiring at least 5,000 persons with disabilities over the next five years into the federal public service and establishing a centralized accommodation fund for public service employees with disabilities. The Government of Canada has also established new Workforce Development Agreements with provincial and territorial governments, which include specific funding targeted for persons with disabilities so they can benefit from skills training and employment support. The Opportunities Fund for Persons with Disabilities provides financial support to projects aimed at enabling persons with disabilities prepare for, obtain and maintain employment or selfemployment. Page 11, paragraph 53 Recommended language 33. No recommended change to paragraph. Additional context on sheltered workshops provided in comments. Comment/Rationale In Ontario, as of January 2019, all Ministry of Children, Community and Social Servicesfunded Developmental Services agencies participating in a sheltered workshop program have 9 8 Source: Tables: https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/t1/tbl1/en/tv.action?pid=1310037801.