This second annual report on employment equity in Canada in 1989 describes the representation of designated groups in the work force of employers covered by the Employment Equity Act and assesses the degree of change since last year's report. It is presented in both English and French. The following designated groups are examined: (1) women; (2) aboriginal peoples; (3) disabled persons; and (4) members of visible minorities. Reports from 374 employers were analyzed and compared with the previous year's reports, and employers were ranked according to their performance by industrial sector. Although the representation of designated groups in the work force under the Act is lower than their representation in the Canadian labor force, the following positive changes are reported: (1) the reported representation of each of the four designated groups improved since the first reporting year; (2) the gains in representation were more substantial and consistent across the industrial sectors for women and members of visible minorities; (3) increased representation of the designated groups was accomplished despite a growth rate of 1.41 percent in the work force under the Act; (4) each designated group had an increased share of full-time hirings; (5) women and members of visible minorities had an increased share of full-time promotions; and (6) there were slight increases in the representation of aboriginal peoples, disabled persons, and members of visible minorities in several occupational groups. Statistical data are included on 50 tables, 31 graphs, and two charts. The appendices comprise notes on the statistical data, additional statistical data on four tables and two graphs, and lists of employer reports received. (FMW)