MAiD cannot be an answer to systemic inequality
Medical Assistance in Dying is intended to allow people the ability to die with dignity when science and medicine can offer no better alternative to alleviate unbearable suffering. Leaving people to make this choice because the state is failing to fulfill their fundamental human rights is unacceptable.
Canadian Human Rights Commission welcomes Canada's first Accessibility Commissioner
The Canadian Human Rights Commission is pleased to welcome Michael Gottheil, by Order in Council, as Canada’s first Accessibility Commissioner.
Another key step towards barrier-free federal workplaces
Today, the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat (TBS), Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC), and the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) announce that they have reached an agreement to settle a complaint before the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal about the accommodation of persons with disabilities. The settlement reflects the parties' mutual interest in ensuring that there are robust measures in place for accommodation of ESDC employees.
Urgent action needed to stop sexual coercion and violence in federal prisons
The Canadian Human Rights Commission is deeply concerned by numerous reports of sexual coercion and violence in federal prisons. People continue to be victims of sexual assault while under the care and custody of the state, and the Correctional Service of Canada and correctional staff are not doing enough to address the issue.
Stronger together: A call for collective action, CHRC 2021 Annual Report
Throughout 2021, the pandemic continued to influence almost every aspect of our daily lives. This health crisis, economic crisis and human rights crisis has touched everyone — it is affecting all of us in some way.
Reimagining housing policy in Canada: First Nations leadership, vision and voices
Speaking Notes for Marie-Josée Houle, Federal Housing Advocate, Office of the Federal Housing Advocate
Hate Crimes in Canada: Justice system gaps and strengths
Speaking Notes for Marie-Claude Landry, Ad. E., Chief Commissioner, Canadian Human Rights Commission
More must be done to dismantle the lasting effects of colonialism
The Canadian Human Rights Commission congratulates Mr. Matson on this important decision. We applaud his perseverance in combatting discrimination for over a decade as his case wound its way through national and international human rights justice systems.
Gender equality today for a sustainable tomorrow
Today, on International Women's Day, we celebrate generations of women in Canada who through their resilience, courage and dedication have helped build — and continue to help build — the Canada we know today.
Nobody is free if we let hate go unchallenged
The Canadian Human Rights Commission has been watching the events of the past weeks unfold across the country with grave concern. Aggression, intimidation and assault are not part of peaceful protest