Statement – Women’s leadership essential to building back better
Today, on International Women’s Day, we celebrate women and recognize their invaluable contributions to family, community, country and the world. Canadian women continue to be a driving force in our country — as community-builders, business leaders, innovators, educators, scientists, mothers, and frontline workers.
In the midst of a 'shecession,' we can close the gender pay gap
We live in a time of turmoil and uncertainty. But, amidst the challenge, we have a great opportunity to rebuild the economy, strengthen businesses and promote worker well-being using tools that have been proven to work. Closing the gender wage gap is one of those tools.
When women are able to thrive, everyone thrives.
Today marks the first time that countries around the world are recognizing International Equal Pay Day.
Canada’s social and economic recovery efforts must take a feminist approach
The COVID-19 crisis is having a disproportionate impact on women. There is a serious risk that the pandemic could erase the gains that have been made towards gender equality in Canada.
CHRC stands with Indigenous peoples in this difficult time
We stand together in solidarity, grief and pain with the Cowessess First Nation of Saskatchewan over this latest discovery of hundreds upon hundreds of unmarked children’s graves at the former Marieval residential school site. We stand with residential school survivors and their families, Indigenous leaders and the entire Cowessess First Nation.
STATEMENT - Honouring the strength and resilience of Indigenous peoples
Today, we mark National Indigenous Peoples Day to recognize, honour and celebrate the diverse cultures, traditions, and achievements of First Nations, the Métis Nation, and Inuit in Canada.
An attack on one of us is an attack on all of us
I am outraged and heartbroken by the act of terrorism in London, Ontario. I mourn for the victims and my heart aches for their family, friends and community.
Investigate the grounds of every residential school in Canada
The Canadian Human Rights Commission (CHRC) joins the call for a thorough investigation of all former residential school sites. We stand with residential school survivors and their families, Indigenous leaders and communities, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, and the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights who have called for prompt and meaningful action.
When everyone can participate, everyone benefits
National AccessAbility Week is an opportunity to celebrate the contributions of people with disabilities. It is a chance to reaffirm our commitment to inclusion and to eliminating barriers that deny people with disabilities full and equal access to health care, to economic security, to information, to products and services, to transportation, to education, and to employment.
Everyone in Canada must learn the truth about Canada's past
I am deeply saddened and pained by the news of the discovery of the remains of 215 children found in a mass grave at the former Indian residential school in Kamloops. My heart aches for the families and communities grieving for their lost loved-ones.