Black History Month: Celebrating 30 years of legacy in Canada
February marks the beginning of Black History Month—a time to reflect on, celebrate, and honour the significant contributions of Black communities to the fabric of Canadian society.This year is particularly meaningful as it marks the 30th anniversary of Black History Month in Canada. In 1995, the Honorable Jean Augustine, the first Black woman elected to Parliament, introduced the parliamentary motion that officially recognized February as Black History Month.
Freedom of religion must remain a Canadian imperative
Today on the National Day of Remembrance of the Quebec City Mosque Attack and Action against Islamophobia, the Canadian Human Rights Commission stands in solidarity with Muslim communities across Canada.
Remembering the victims, survivors, and the lessons of the Holocaust
Today, on Holocaust Remembrance Day, the Canadian Human Rights Commission joins people around the world in remembering and honouring the millions of lives lost in the Holocaust. We honour the resilience and courage of the survivors and reaffirm our commitment to fight against all forms of hate, discrimination, and intolerance in Canada.
Keynote Address: “Social condition: The next frontier of access to human rights justice”
CHRC and OCI - Open letter calling for Canada's ratification of the OPCAT
The Canadian Human Rights Commission (CHRC) and the Office of the Correctional Investigator of Canada (OCI) are writing to you on a subject of utmost concern with important human rights implications for individuals deprived of their liberty in this country...
Joint news release – New data highlights troubling housing inequalities for people with disabilities
New data shows that people with disabilities face financial hardship, unsafe housing, and a lack of supports and services at far higher rates than people without disabilities.
Statement – Why socioeconomic human rights matter
Today, we mark International Human Rights Day and the anniversary of the signing of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Article 1 of the Declaration proclaims that all people are born free and equal in dignity and rights. Yet for many, this promise remains unfulfilled. To truly live up to those words, Canada must do a better job of ensuring that everyone across the country can live with dignity.
People bearing the brunt of the housing crisis need to be at the centre of solutions
On National Housing Day, Marie-Josée Houle, Federal Housing Advocate, issues the following statement. A version of this story was published in Le Devoir (French only) on November 22, 2024.
Media advisory – New report to call attention to Métis housing conditions and press for solutions in Saskatchewan
The groups, including Federal Housing Advocate Marie-Josée Houle, President of Métis Nation – Saskatchewan Glen McCallum, and Loretta King, Metis-Nation – Saskatchewan’s Infrastructure and Housing Minister, will also meet with federal ministers and senators in Ottawa that day to discuss the recommendations and advocate for solutions.