Corporate Publications

Library of Corporate Publications, Policies and Reports on Human Rights Issues. 

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ARCHIVED - Submission to the Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination

Publication Type
Submissions
Archived
Subject Matter
International

What human rights issues must Aboriginal peoples in Canada overcome? What human rights issues are of particular concern to the Commission? This report highlights the persistent and growing gap in the well-being of Aboriginal peoples, compared to the broader Canadian population. It also highlights other human rights issues such as the overrepresentation of African-Canadians in penitentiaries.

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Human Rights Accountability in National Security Practices - A Special Report to Parliament

ARCHIVED - Human Rights Accountability in National Security Practices - A Special Report to Parliament

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Research Reports
Archived
Subject Matter
Human Rights

Are Canadian security organizations considering human rights when developing security measures and policies? In this Special Report to Parliament, the Commission recommended that Parliament pass legislation requiring national security organizations to publicly demonstrate how they meet obligations to respect human rights.

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National Security and Human Rights

Publication Type
Human Rights Research
Subject Matter
Human Rights

How can one be sure that human rights are being considered when national security measures and policies are created? Are Canada's national security organizations respecting human rights? This report recommends that Canada's national security organizations be held accountable for upholding human rights in their operations.

Submission to the Committee on the Rights of the Child

ARCHIVED - Submission to the Committee on the Rights of the Child

Publication Type
Human Rights Research
Archived
Subject Matter
International

Did you know that Aboriginal children in Canada face inequities and discrimination as a result of the Indian Act? Did you know a large number of Aboriginal people still do not benefit from the most basic services that other Canadians take for granted? This report looks at a range of issues currently facing Aboriginal people living on reserve, with a specific focus on Aboriginal youth.

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The Human Rights Impact Assessment for Security Measures

ARCHIVED - The Human Rights Impact Assessment for Security Measures

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Human Rights Research
Archived
Subject Matter
Workplace

Do you work for an organization responsible for national security? Are you looking for ways to create and maintain security measures that respect human rights? The Human Rights Impact Assessment is a tool that can help you identify and eliminate potential discriminatory practices in the development of security measures.

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ARCHIVED - Now a Matter of Rights: Extending Full Human Rights Protection to First Nations

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Human Rights Research
Archived
Subject Matter
Indigenous Issues

How did the Commission help prepare First Nation communities and other stakeholders for the repeal of section 67? What principles were followed to ensure the successful implementation of the repeal? This report documents the steps taken by the Commission in preparation for the repeal of section 67. It also illustrates the many challenges to ensuring full access to human rights protection for Aboriginal people in Canada.

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Report on Plans and Priorities 2011-2012

Publication Type
Research Reports
Subject Matter
Accountability

The Report on Plans and Priorities is an expenditure plan that provides a detailed overview of the Commission’s main priorities over a three-year period. These priorities are divided by strategic outcome, program activities, and planned and expected results. The Report on Plans and Priorities also provides details on human resource requirements, major capital projects, grants and contributions, and net program costs.

Human Rights Handbook for First Nations

ARCHIVED - Human Rights Handbook for First Nations

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Tools for Employers
Archived
Subject Matter
Indigenous Issues

Designed specifically for First Nations leaders and administrators, the Handbook offers information to help First Nations communities identify and resolve human rights issues.

Pregnancy & Human Rights in the Workplace - Policy and Best Practices

Pregnancy & Human Rights in the Workplace - Policy and Best Practices

Publication Type
Tools for Employers
Subject Matter
Workplace

Are you an employer or employee under federal jurisdiction looking to better understand your rights, obligations, and duites regarding pregnancy in the workplace? This policy and set of best practices explains some of the benefits of providing a respectful and inclusive workplace for pregnant employées. It also identifies potentially discriminatory practices, and offers practical solutions.

A template for developing a workplace Accommodation Policy

A Template for Developing a Workplace Accommodation Policy

Publication Type
Tools for Employers
Subject Matter
Workplace

This Accommodation Policy Template was developed by the Canadian Human Rights Commission to help employers meet their human rights obligations. This easy-to-use tool is for employers that may not have the time or resources to develop an accommodation policy.

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