73.2 Equality in Fringe Benefit Plans
Whereas:
It is the custom in Canada to restrict participation in, and benefits from many employment-related fringe benefit plans, particularly in the spectrum of pension, group life insurance, and medical plans, where differences in income, sex, marital, or parental status determine both base of contribution and the provision of benefit; and
Whereas, These restrictions militate heavily against low-income workers, and female workers whether single or married; and
Whereas, These restrictions violate the spirit and intent of equal Human Rights legislation and equal employment legislation; therefore,
RESOLVED:
That the National Council of Women of Canada request the Government of Canada:
- To eliminate all references to the sex and marital status of workers in any public employment-related fringe benefit plans under federal jurisdiction; and
- To undertake a comprehensive study of all publicly-subsidized fringe benefit plans for the purpose of determining those in which participation qualifications depend upon income, sex, or marital status; and
- To make known the economic implications for the workers and taxpayers in such benefit plans.