As Diversity Hiring Comes Under Scrutiny in US, Canada Should Follow Suit

Commentary America First Legal is running lawsuit commercials. But the Washington, D.C., firm is not targeting dangerous medicine or defective automobiles. It is suing companies that engage in race-based or diversity hiring. Their ad says: “If you or your loved one were denied a job, raise, promotion or professional opportunity as a result of diversity quotas, equity mandates, affirmative action or other racial preferences, we want to hear from you.” The Washington Post reports that  other law firms are running similar advertisements.  Another ad says, “If you’ve been treated differently because of your race, contact us.” The Post reports there are over 100 lawsuits plus more “in the pipeline.” Some cases have won damages of tens of millions of dollars, reports the Wall Street Journal....