Commentary
America First Legal is running lawsuit commercials targeting companies that engage in race-based or diversity hiring, rather than dangerous products. Their ad invites those who feel discriminated against due to diversity quotas to contact them.
The Washington Post reports that multiple law firms are airing similar ads, with over 100 lawsuits already filed and more in progress. Some cases have resulted in significant damages being awarded.
This surge in litigation stems from the 2023 U.S. Supreme Court case
Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard, which struck down certain diversity and affirmative action programs. The court emphasized the negative impact of racial classifications and the potential consequences of such policies.
As a result of this legal decision, diversity hiring practices in the United States are under intense scrutiny, while in Canada, they are flourishing.
In an article titled “
Now Hiring by Skin Colour!“, Prof. Ted Morton highlights a Canadian university’s hiring of professors exclusively from “equity deserving groups,” leading to job postings that specify gender and race requirements.
The National Post reports similar discriminatory practices at other Canadian institutions, with job postings excluding white individuals and prioritizing specific groups based on gender and race.
Various organizations in Canada are implementing diversity hiring practices, with some even mandating quotas for specific demographics, leading to potential discrimination against qualified candidates based on their gender or skin color.
Human rights commissions in certain provinces are promoting and regulating these “special programs,” encouraging businesses to hire based on demographic proportions rather than merit.
The federal civil service in Ottawa has significantly skewed demographics in its workforce, raising concerns about the impact of diversity hiring on competence in skilled positions.
Recent reports suggest that some businesses are scaling back their diversity programs, citing concerns about competency and effectiveness. However, the future of diversity hiring in Canada remains uncertain.
In his famous speech, Martin Luther King Jr. envisioned a world where individuals are judged by their character rather than skin color. The rise of diversity hiring challenges this vision.
In numerous regions of Canada, 61 years down the line, King’s vision remains merely a distant dream.
