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The Pay Equity Commissioner ensures federally regulated workplaces meet their obligations under the Pay Equity Act. | Posts by the Pay Equity Commissioner, Lori Straznicky, signed –LS | FR: @SalaireJusteCA.bsky.social

Teal green graphic on the coverage of the Act. There are three dark teal bubbles with text. From left to right the text reads: "Approximately 5,300 regulated employers, 99% from private sector, and 74% have fewer than 100 employees".
A group of women in an office setting are talking amongst each other. The text on the left is on a blue background and reads: “Pay equity is about a fundamental human right: equal pay for work of equal value.”
Teal green graphic of the gender wage gap in Canada by Statistics Canada. The text on the tile reads: “For every $1 men earn, women earn 87¢ = 13% wage gap”.
On the right, a diverse group of three people standing smiling with clipboards in their hands. The text reads: “Knowing who counts as an “employee” under the Pay Equity Act matters”.
Cover of the 2025-2026 Pay Equity Commissioner’s Annual Report titled: “Advancing pay equity through accountability and action”. The text reads: “New report – Advancing pay equity through accountability and action – Our 2025-2026 annual report is now available!”
Image of a Black woman sitting at a computer and pointing at the screen with a pen. The text on the left reads: “Employers, your annual statement is due by June 30, 2026.”
A diverse group of people in an office setting are putting their hands together. The text reads: News release – Advancing pay equity by making Canada stronger and more inclusive”.
Woman is reading a document and wearing a blue cap, red blouse and jean overalls. She is in a room with cardboard boxes. On the left side of the picture, the white text on the dark grey background reads: “Different jobs. Equal value. Equal pay.”
Two women in office wear are looking for at a cell phone screen next to a monitor screen with a blue AI graphic. The text reads: “Statement – Artificial intelligence should benefit everyone.”
On the left is a woman wearing a neon yellow safety jacket talking into a walkie talkie. On the right, is a man wearing safety glasses, headphones, a teal blue long sleeved shirt and neon blue gloves repairing an airplane engine. The white text on the dark blue background reads: “Pay equity: Work of equal value deserves equal pay.”
A Black woman wearing a tan blouse is sorting out boxes with her white male coworker. The text on the left reads: “Together, let’s make pay equity a reality.”
Alt text: Image of a Black woman sitting at a computer and pointing at the screen with a pen. The text on the left reads: “Employers, your annual statement is due by June 30, 2026.”
Text on the left reads: “Addressing the gender income gap in Canada is urgent and vital. An image on the right with a woman sitting in front of a computer and a man standing behind her holding a young child in his arms”.
A Black woman is sorting boxes next to her White male colleague. The text on the left is on a black background and reads: “Together, let’s make pay equity a reality.”
A group of five diverse men and women both sitting and standing around a table having a meeting. The text on the left reads: “Pay Equity is a team effort.
Two individuals are walking past trucks. The female worker is wearing a white hard hat and a safety vest and her male colleague is wearing a yellow hard hat. The text on the left reads: “Let’s make equal pay for work of equal value a reality.”
A group of three people are mid discussion in an office setting. The text on the left reads: “Did you know? Under the Act must assess and address gender pay gaps.”
Text on the left reads: “Addressing the gender income gap in Canada is urgent and vital.” The image on the right with a woman sitting in front of a computer and a man standing behind her holding a young child in his arms.
A diverse group of four women stand side by side looking confident. The text on the left reads: “International Women’s Day – March 8th"
A diverse group of 6 people are going down a hallway. The text reads: “Pay Equity: It’s about ensuring equitable compensation for everyone.”
The text on the left side of the image reads: “Stay informed with our mailing list”. On the side of the image is an opened envelope with a document, an image icon, an at sign icon and a “like” symbol. There is a yellow overlay on the entire image.
On the left side of the image, the text in white reads on a khaki green background: “Pay equity ensures lasting equal pay for work of equal value.” On the right side of the image is a man wearing a neon orange safety vest, a white long sleeve vest and a yellow hard hat is talking to a woman wearing a beige suit and a yellow hard hat while holding an iPad are talking to each other in a storage room.
Three individuals are discussing what is displayed on a laptop screen. The text reads: “The Office of the Pay Equity Commissioner offers resources for federally regulated employers.”
On the left is a woman wearing a neon yellow safety jacket talking into a walkie talkie. On the right, is a man wearing safety glasses, headphones, a teal blue long sleeved shirt and neon blue gloves repairing an airplane engine. The white text on the dark blue background reads: “Pay equity: Work of equal value deserves equal pay.”
Text on the left reads: “Addressing the gender income gap in Canada is urgent and vital. An image on the right with a woman sitting in front of a computer and a man standing behind her holding a young child in his arms”.
On the left side of the image, the text in white reads on a khaki green background: “Pay equity ensures lasting equal pay for work of equal value.” On the right side of the image is a man wearing a neon orange safety vest, a white long sleeve vest and a yellow hard hat is talking to a woman wearing a beige suit and a yellow hard hat while holding an iPad are talking to each other in a storage room.
A woman wearing a yellow blouse is typing on a laptop. Next to her are a green notebook and a coffee cup. The text on the left reads: Check out the Pay Equity Commissioner's 2024-25 Annual Report.
A laptop and a cup of coffee are on an office table. The text reads: “Got questions about pay equity? We’ve got answers!
A woman in a mailroom is holding a document. The text reads: “Different jobs. Equal value. Equal Pay.”
Two women in an office setting are smiling while looking at a laptop. The text on the left reads: “Watch our video to understand how to pay equity affects you.”
Image of two workers in a parcel sorting facility. The text says: Together, let’s make pay equity a reality.
A diverse group of employees working in a warehouse are wearing neon orange and yellow safety jackets. The text on the left reads: “Who’s considered an employee under the Pay Equity Act?”
Woman wearing a yellow shirt typing on a tablet. The text on the left reads: “Stay on track with deadlines. Review your organization’s obligations timeline.”
A woman smiling while looking at her computer. The text on the left: Closing the gender pay gap. Strengthens morale, retention, and trust.
A woman wearing a brown plaid flannel and glasses is holding a baby girl wearing a brown hat and a yellow sweater. The text on the left reads: "Earnings are central to economic well-being. Closing the wage gap benefits everyone."
Image of a hand holding a yellow megaphone coming out of a phone. Around it is an envelope, a chat bubble, a heart icon and a contact icon. The text on the left reads: “Don't miss out on our exclusive content”.
Two women are chatting at a desk while looking at a laptop screen. The text on the left on a teal background reads: “Monitoring and enforcement are the final steps to ensure employers meet their obligations”.
Three individuals sitting down at an office table discussing among each other and looking at a laptop screen. The bold & white text on the left side of the image reads: “The Office of the Pay Equity Commissioner offers resources for federally regulated employers”.
A group of individuals sitting down at an office table discussing among each other. The bold & white text on the left side of the image reads: “Pay equity is a team effort” on a dark grey background.
A pensive woman sits at an office desk. In front of her is a small plant and a laptop. The white text in bold on the right of the image reads: “Stay on track by quickly reviewing your organization’s deadlines”.
A woman sits at a table working on a laptop while looking concerned. Behind her, a man holds a baby and looks at his phone. The bold & white text on the left side of the image reads: “Addressing the gender income gap in Canada is urgent and vital.” on a burgundy background.
Alt text: Colourful silhouettes of women on a white background. The text on the tile reads: “Statement – With equal pay, everyone benefits”.
On the left side of the image, the bold text in white on a teal background reads: “In case you missed it: Our 2024-25 Annual Report is live”. On the right side, is the cover of the Pay Equity 2024-25 Annual Report. The text on the cover reads: “Pay Equity compliance: Carving the path forward – The Pay Equity Commissioner’s 2024-2025 Annual Report to Parliament”.
On the left is a woman wearing a neon yellow safety jacket talking into a walkie talkie. On the right, is a man wearing safety glasses, headphones, a teal blue long sleeved shirt and neon blue gloves repairing an airplane engine. The white text on the dark blue background reads: “Pay equity: Work of equal value deserves equal pay.”
On the left side of the image, the text in white reads on a dark background: “Pay equity is about creating stable, respectful, and inclusive workplaces.” On the right side of the image is a group of men and women standing together talking outside of a building
On the left side of the image, the text in white reads on a black background: “Pay equity ensures fair compensation for all.” On the right side of the image is a group of people gathered in a circle with one of their hands all touching in the center.
On the left side of the image, the text in white reads on a khaki green background: “Pay equity ensures lasting equal pay for work of equal value.” On the right side of the image is a man wearing a neon orange safety vest, a white long sleeve vest and a yellow hard hat is talking to a woman wearing a beige suit and a yellow hard hat while holding an iPad are talking to each other in a storage room.
The text on the left side of the image reads: “Stay informed with our mailing list”. On the side of the image is an opened envelope with a document, an image icon, an at sign icon and a “like” symbol. There is a yellow overlay on the entire image.
Woman is reading a document and wearing a blue cap, red blouse and jean overalls. She is in a room with cardboard boxes. On the left side of the picture, the white text on the dark grey background reads: “Different jobs, equal value, equal pay.”
Two construction workers looking at an iPad next to train tracks. They are both wearing neon orange vests. The man on the left is wearing a yellow hard hat and the woman on the right is wearing a white hard hat. On the left side of the picture, the white text on the midnight blue background reads: “Pay equity is a cultural shift toward valuing all work fairly.”
Federal Pay Equity Commissioner, Lori Straznicky wearing glasses, a black turtleneck and a beige blazer. On the left side of the picture, the white text on the dark blue background reads: “The Pay Equity Commissioner is here to support you with the resources you need.”
A woman with brown hair and blonde highlights, wearing a beige striped blouse, is sitting at a table among others and raising her hand. On the left side of the picture, the white text on the black background reads: “You have questions about what’s next? We’re here to help.
Woman with black hair and wearing a white blouse is looking at a computer monitor and is writing in her notebook. On the left side of the picture, the white text on the grey background reads: “Our workshop on the annual statement is now available.”
A group of coworkers converse with one another at a warehouse. On the left side of the picture, the white text on the blue background reads: “Transparency moves us one step closer to equity.”
A woman touches her monitor screen in her office. The white text on the purple backdrop on the image's left side reads: "Contact our office to stay compliant."
Image of a hand holding a yellow megaphone coming out of a phone. Around it is an envelope, a chat bubble, a heart icon and a contact icon. The text on the left reads: “Don't miss out on our exclusive content”.