CHRC welcomes a fifth part-time commissioner

News Releases

The Canadian Human Rights Commission (CHRC) is pleased to announce the appointment, by Order in Council, of a new part-time commissioner, Ms. Peggy Warolin, effective June 18, 2015.

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Human rights accountability in national security practices: presentation to open caucus meeting of Liberal Senators

Speeches

Human rights accountability in national security practices: presentation to open caucus meeting of Liberal Senators, Marie-Claude Landry, Ad. E., Chief Commissioner, Canadian Human Rights Commission

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Canadian Human Rights Commission commends TRC on final report and calls for action

Statements

The Canadian Human Rights Commission (CHRC) congratulates the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) on releasing its final report and its 94 recommendations.

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Walk the Talk on Multiculturalism

Open letters

Is ethnic discrimination alive and well in Canada? Not according to a new CBC poll published this week in which 75 per cent of respondents say Canada is "a welcoming place for all ethnicities."

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Remembering Max Yalden

News Releases

It is with great regret that I acknowledge the passing of Max Yalden, one of Canada’s most outspoken human rights champions and a former Chief Commissioner of the Canadian Human Rights Commission. He was 84.

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Effective security measures and human rights are compatible

Statements

The events in Paris and other recent tragedies are unspeakable. Our hearts go out to the victims and their families. Canada must work with its partners to ensure that those responsible for creating so much misery are held accountable. The security of all citizens should be of paramount concern to all governments.

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