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Equal pay for work of equal value, or pay equity, is at its core an equality issue. Basic fairness is at the heart of ensuring people who do “women’s work” in a workplace are paid equally to people who do “men’s work” in that workplace. There are other reasons for pay equity. In Canada in … Read more

The Commissioner, an independent officer of the Legislative Assembly, has a dual role. The Commissioner receives pay equity complaints, conducts investigations, assists parties to resolve complaints and prepares investigation reports. The Commissioner also fosters greater understanding and awareness of the right to equal pay for work of equal value. The Commissioner must prepare an annual … Read more

Sheila Bassi-Kellett Sheila was appointed Equal Pay Commissioner for the NWT effective November 25, 2025.  Originally from Toronto, Sheila moved to Yellowknife in 1986 following her undergraduate degree, embarking on a 35+ year career in the Northwest Territories focused on governance, human and organizational development and capacity building.  Beginning with the Government of the Northwest Territories … Read more