Obviously you didn't read those links (and I have no idea what this UK article has to do with us) but as I said, there is absolutely no law in Canada forcing companies to hire women or visible minorities. Instead all you posted is that companies are responsible to their shareholders, some of whom like equity in hiring. Are you saying that shareholders shouldn't be allowed to choose the direction of their company?We'll add lazines to your defects as well then. Here are a few summary links for you. I suspect more detail would just frustrate you. It is stupid that companies would hire less qualified people. Hence the outrage that this is the case. Less qualified people are hired to hit targets which govern management's pay, bonuses, and even employment. It's reall and it's the law, And your occasional personal anecdote to the contrary means squat weighed against that. Why, i personally know people who never break the speed limit. Guess that means people not doing that don't exist. Because it would be stupid.
Comply or Explain (UK) - Explained
What is Comply or Explain? Comply or explain is a regulatory mechanism used in the United Kingdom as part of the codes of cooperate governance. The complythebusinessprofessor.com
And again, it is absolutely false to claim that these "policies" are forcing companies to hire less qualified candidates. It is just whining and a psychological defence mechanism for people trying to explain that their lack of success by blaming it on some kind of conspiracy.