Memorial addresses controversy over job ads prioritizing equity

Memorial University has addressed the recent controversy over five job postings that prioritize equity. The postings, which are federally funded by the Canada Research Chairs Program, stipulate that candidates for these positions must meet certain requirements, including being a current Memorial employee and a member of an employment equity group, to be considered. Memorial told National Post that “all of the job ads are consistent with federal policy and are a condition of participating in the [Canada Research Chairs] program.”