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Under the initial Federal Contractors Program, all organizations with 100 employees or more who wish to bid on federal contracts in excess of $200,000 are required to implement an employment equity program and to be in compliance with Federal Contractors’ Program requirements.

Effective June 2013, Human Resources and Skills Development Canada announced a redesigned Federal Contractors Program which increased the contract threshold to $1,000,000 from $200,000.Ìý HÂþ»­ remains subject to the redesigned Program. Failure to meet our obligations under the FCP could jeopardize our ability to bid on large federal contracts.Ìý

The FCP has had a significant social impact by fostering inclusivity, diversity, and equitable opportunities within the federal procurement process. The program's emphasis on outcomes, rather than solely compliance, has been instrumental in driving positive change. By requiring federal service contractors (not research contracts) to demonstrate efforts in achieving employment equity goals, such as hiring and promoting equity-deserving groups, the FCP has played a vital role in creating a more inclusive workforce.This has led to increased representation of women, racialized persons Indigenous peoples, and persons with disabilities contributing to a more diverse and representative public sector.

The FCP's focus on outcomes underscores the government's commitment to ensuring equal access to opportunities, promoting social cohesion, and building a more equitable society.