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Affirmative Action Policies: Visible Minorities

Federal Jobs Dept: They want to look at government hiring practices, which currently give priority to qualified applicants from minority groups, according to CTV. Visible minorities, including aboriginals, have long been underrepresented in the public service and oTTAWA — The Conservatives say race and ethnicity shouldn't enter into the hiring process for federal jobs and have ordered a review of affirmative action policies. New Democrat MP Pat Martin called the move a "full-frontal attack on affirmative action." As reported in the news.
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