Being old school and traditional in many ways, I have difficulty with new age language and politics.  In particular, at this time of year I cannot get my head around a New Year’s resolution in so-called plain language that will supplant my training in Whereas and Therefore Be it Resolved:  to wit: Because it is the beginning of the New Year, and Because I am imperfect, I Agree to be better...  This is my problem and I resolve/agree to get over it in 2010. 

Last night the New Brunswick Human Rights Commission hosted a panel discussion on pay equity issues in New Brunswick. Panel members included representatives from government, the NGO sector, an academic and a practicing labour and employment lawyer.

This effort by the Commission should be applauded, as the initiative was successful in providing a forum to discuss pay equity with participants, as well as, attract attention to the issue from local media. It is events such as these, in accordance with the Commission's educational mandate, which are so often overshadowed by the highly demanding complaints investigation and resolution functions of the Commission. Nevertheless, the important of educational initiatives should not be neglected.