Presentation to the Senate Committee on Social Affairs Science and Technology on Bill C-81
Speaking Notes of Marie-Claude Landry, Chief Commissioner, Canadian Human Rights Commission
New legislation an encouraging step for Indigenous children and families in Canada
The Canadian Human Rights Commission is encouraged by the introduction of legislation to reform the federal child welfare system. Reforming the current system would be a significant step forward for Indigenous children and families in Canada.
Human rights watchdog applauds Government’s intention to end solitary confinement
The Canadian Human Rights Commission applauds the Government of Canada and Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale’s promise to end the use of solitary confinement in federal prisons.
Canada’s human rights challenges need coordinated approach, not piecemeal solutions
Canada’s third Universal Periodic Review (UPR) confirms that our country is still failing millions of Canadians by denying them an equal chance to succeed and thrive. It is unacceptable that in a country that offers so much opportunity, there is such abject poverty and stark inequality facing so many people in Canada.
A significant step forward for women and gender equality
The Canadian Human Rights Commission welcomes yesterday’s announcement by Labour Minister Patty Hajdu of proactive pay equity legislation.
Hate has no borders (response to attack on Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh)
This weekend Canadians were horrified by the news of a gunman opening fire at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh. It has been called the deadliest attack on Jewish people ever to take place on American soil.
Canadian Federation of Business and Professional Women 46th Biennial National Convention
Speaking Notes for Marie-Claude Landry, Ad. E., Chief Commissioner, Canadian Human Rights Commission
Call on Federal Government to Respect the Dignity of Older Persons in Federal Custody
Today, the Correctional Investigator of Canada, Dr. Ivan Zinger, and the Chief Commissioner of the Canadian Human Rights Commission, Ms. Marie-Claude Landry, released a joint report entitled Aging and Dying in Prison: An Investigation into the Experiences of Older Individuals in Federal Custody.
Canadian Human Rights Commission – News Conference
On Thursday, February 28th, the Chief Commissioner of the Canadian Human Rights Commission and the Correctional Investigator of Canada will hold a joint news conference to release their report on the experiences of older individuals in federal custody.
Supreme Court Ruling a disappointing setback for human rights justice in Canada
The Canadian Human Rights Commission is disappointed in today’s Supreme Court of Canada ruling, saying that the decision limits access to human rights justice for people in Canada, especially those in vulnerable circumstances.