Going from the code: > Special programs 42 > (1)It is not discrimination or a contravention of this Code to plan, advertise, adopt or implement an employment

Going from the code: > Special programs 42 > (1)It is not discrimination or a contravention of this Code to plan, advertise, adopt or implement an employment equity program that > (a)has as its objective the amelioration of conditions of disadvantaged individuals or groups who are disadvantaged because of race, colour, ancestry, place of origin, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression, and > (b)achieves or is reasonably likely to achieve that objective. > (2)[Repealed 2002-62-23.] > (3)On application by any person, with or without notice to any other person, the commissioner may approve any program or activity that has as its objective the amelioration of conditions of disadvantaged individuals or groups. > (4)Any program or activity approved under subsection (3) is not in contravention of this Code. It's fair to assume they have a representation gap that they need to ameliorate among their current tenured quantum researchers, hence the hiring restriction. No comments on whether or not that's "right" or "wrong," but that's the inference.