Federal Housing Advocate calls for hearing into lack of accessible housing in Canada
Today, Canada’s Federal Housing Advocate, Marie-Josée Houle, asked the National Housing Council to launch a review panel to examine the lack of accessible housing across Canada.
Canada is stronger when human rights are protected
Following the 2025 Speech from the Throne, Charlotte-Anne Malischewski, Interim Chief Commissioner of the Canadian Human Rights Commission, congratulates Prime Minister Mark Carney along with all members of Canada's new Parliament and issues the following statement:
An accessible Canada is a stronger Canada
To mark the launch of National AccessAbility Week, Christopher T. Sutton, Accessibility Commissioner, and Charlotte-Anne Malischewski, Interim Chief Commissioner of the Canadian Human Rights Commission, issue the following statement:
Canadian Human Rights Commission welcomes Brian Eyolfson as part-time Commissioner
The Canadian Human Rights Commission is pleased to welcome Brian Eyolfson by Order in Council, as a part-time Commissioner for a three-year term. He was appointed in February 2025.
Welcoming Christopher T. Sutton as Accessibility Commissioner
The Canadian Human Rights Commission is pleased to welcome Christopher T. Sutton as the new Accessibility Commissioner. Mr. Sutton was appointed to the role by Order in Council for a term of 7 years, starting on May 5, 2025. The Accessibility Commissioner is a full-time member of the Canadian Human Rights Commission and is responsible for leading the administration and enforcement of the Accessible Canada Act and its regulations.
Opening remarks to the Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
Opening remarks to the CRPD committee on the occasion of Canada's combined 2nd and 3rd Periodic Reviews by Charlotte-Anne Malischewski, Interim Chief Commissioner Canadian Human Rights Commission
Open letter – CRAB Park
Letter of concern from the Federal Housing Advocate on the topic of encampments.
Statement: A call to action – Canada must strengthen the human right to housing
As the Federal Housing Advocate embarks on a new three-year mandate, she reflects on the need to address the housing crisis as one of the most pressing social and economic challenges facing the country and makes the following statement
Significant barriers remain for racialized people seeking management and executive positions in the federal public service: CHRC audit
A new employment equity audit report released today by the Commission finds that racialized people, particularly those seeking management and executive positions, still face significant barriers to being hired or promoted.
Women and girls essential to Canada’s path forward
JOINT STATEMENT - To mark International Women's Day 2025, Charlotte-Anne Malischewski, Interim Chief Commissioner of the Canadian Human Rights Commission, Lori Straznicky, Pay Equity Commissioner, Marie-Josée Houle, Federal Housing Advocate, and Dianna Scarth, Interim Accessibility Commissioner, issue the following joint statement