Canada needs a National Right to Housing Strategy
This month marks five years since the federal government released its 10-year, $72 billion National Housing Strategy in 2017 to reverse Canada's housing and homelessness crisis.
Succession letter
I am writing to you to tell you about the organization I have had the honour to lead for almost eight years. The role of Chief Commissioner and CEO was for me, one of the greatest honours of my life. In addition, I would like to provide you with a sense of the current context of the remarkable organization you are about to lead.
Canadian Human Rights Commission welcomes Julie Lassonde as part-time Commissioner
The Canadian Human Rights Commission is pleased to welcome Julie Lassonde, by Order in Council, as a part-time Commissioner for a three-year term.
Canadian Human Rights Commission welcomes new Deputy Chief Commissioner
The Canadian Human Rights Commission is pleased to welcome Charlotte-Anne Malischewski, by Order in Council, as Deputy Chief Commissioner for a seven-year term.
Requesting parking accommodation will be easier for employees at ESDC
The Canadian Human Rights Commission is pleased to announce the centralization of requests for parking accommodation within the Department of Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC).
People with disabilities bearing the brunt of travel woes
People with disabilities continue to face barriers and discrimination when travelling in Canada. In many cases, they are being denied their fundamental human rights.
Maintain action and momentum towards reconciliation
Today, as we mark this second annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we call on non-Indigenous people in Canada to learn the truth about the atrocities of our past, to understand how those atrocities still live on today, and to assume collective responsibility in passing that knowledge on and helping turn it into meaningful action.
Federal Housing Advocate asks National Housing Council to launch public hearing on corporate investment in housing
Federal Housing Advocate Marie-Josée Houle has issued a formal request to the National Housing Council to launch a review panel on the human rights impacts of corporate investment in rental housing, also known as financialization.
Pay Equity: the clock is ticking and federal employers need to get started
International Equal Pay Day is an opportunity for countries around the world to acknowledge the work that women do and their right to be paid equally. But this important day is not just a day of recognition. It is also a call to action.
People with disabilities continue to face barriers to working in Canada's telecom industry
Findings of an audit report published today by the Canadian Human Rights Commission reveals that people with disabilities still don’t have fair and equal access to employment in Canada’s broadcasting and telecommunications sector.