Corporate Publications

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

What is meant by gender equality? How can one balance gender equality with First Nations traditional cultures? This report looks at the principle of gender equality and how section 1.2 of the Canadian Human Rights Act gives “due regard to First Nations legal traditions and customary laws.” The report examines how the principle of gender equality could affect the interpretation and application of section 1.2 of the Act.

Has discrimination affected you? What can you do about it? This guide explains what discrimination is, how the law prohibits it, and what to do if someone discriminates against you.

In June 2008, Parliament removed section 67 of the Canadian Human Rights Act. This gave people governed by the Indian Act full access to human rights law in Canada. At the same time, section 1.2 was added to the Act, giving due regard to First Nations legal traditions and customary laws. What impact will section 1.2 have on the Indian Act? How will we balance individual and collective rights with First Nations legal traditions and customary laws? This report examines how First Nations communities and organizations are to implement section 1.2 of the Canadian Human Rights Act. It suggests areas where the Commission, the Tribunal, First Nations, the federal government, and Parliament might assist in this goal.