Q: Why does equity mean treating individuals and groups fairly but not necessarily equally or the same?

October 10, 2023

A:  To implement equity may require individuals to be treated differently. For example, accommodation, under the legislation, may be necessary for a person with a disability to be treated fairly. Treating a person with a disability the same as a person without a disability may result in discrimination. See the R. v. Gladue decision below.

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