CHRC welcomes national housing strategy legislation
“The Canadian Human Rights Commission welcomes the federal government’s introduction of federal housing legislation, in particular the appointment of a Federal Housing Advocate.
More needs to be done to protect people from genetic discrimination in Canada
“Late in December, the Quebec Court of Appeal gave its opinion that the criminal sanctions in the federal law prohibiting genetic discrimination, which was passed in 2017, are unconstitutional and beyond the power of the federal government.
Canada must do more to address hate
Canada must do more to address hate, Marie-Claude Landry, Ad. E., Chief Commissioner, Canadian Human Rights Commission
70 years later, we all have a responsibility to speak out against hate
“The Universal Declaration of Human Rights was a response to unspeakable atrocities born from hatred. It united the world in a common cause: to promote the principles of equality, dignity and respect for all.
Canadian Human Rights Commission welcomes new part-time Commissioner - September 21, 2018
Ms. Leck brings a new energy and extensive legal experience at all levels of court in Ontario, her home province. Her specific areas of expertise include employment law, human rights law, and insurance law.
Canadian Human Rights Commission welcomes new part-time commissioner - July 19, 2018
The Canadian Human Rights Commission (CHRC) is pleased to announce the appointment, by Order in Council, of a new part-time commissioner, Ms. Dianna Scarth, effective immediately.
Accessibility is a human right
Yesterday’s announcement is a historic moment for the rights of persons with disabilities, and for all of Canada.
Online hate: The time for action is now
Good evening everyone. It is a pleasure to be here with all of you, on the traditional unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishnaabeg people.
Denying the rights of one group of people puts everyone’s rights at risk
The Canadian Human Rights Commission is deeply concerned by Quebec’s announcement this week that it will seek to ban religious symbols for all provincial public servants in roles such as, police officers, judges, teachers and senior officials.
Outrage and sadness over New Zealand terror attack
The Canadian Human Rights Commission joins the world in shock, dismay and outrage over the news of the deadly attack on two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand. Our hearts go out to the victims and their families, the people of New Zealand, and the global Muslim community.