Banning religious symbols puts everyone’s rights at risk
The Canadian Human Rights Commission is deeply disappointed by Quebec’s new law banning religious symbols for all provincial public servants in roles such as, police officers, judges, teachers and senior officials.
Walking the Talk
The events of recent weeks have shone a powerful light on the need for all Canadians to reflect on how white privilege, deeply embedded systemic racism, and unchecked racial biases continue to exist in Canada, and contribute to injustice and inequality.
Release low-risk inmates to slow spread of COVID-19 in prisons
The Canadian Human Rights Commission supports the Minister of Public Safety’s call to Correctional Services Canada and the Parole Board of Canada to consider the early release of low-risk federal inmates during the COVID-19 pandemic.
It’s time to stand together
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights united the world in a commitment to equality, dignity and respect for all of humankind.
Canadian Human Rights Commission welcomes Canada’s first Pay Equity Commissioner
The Canadian Human Rights Commission (CHRC) is pleased to welcome Karen Jensen, by Order in Council, as Canada’s first Pay Equity Commissioner.
It's time to celebrate and support Indigenous peoples in Canada
Each year, we come together on National Indigenous Peoples Day to honour the heritage, cultures, experiences and achievements of Indigenous peoples throughout Canada.
Anti-Black racism in Canada: time to face the truth
It is time for all Canadians to acknowledge that anti-Black racism is pervasive in Canada. In fact, the belief that there is little to no racism in Canada is in itself a barrier to addressing it.
Inequality amplified by COVID-19 crisis
Governments across Canada are now moving with exceptional speed to slow the spread of COVID-19. The unprecedented measures being put in place to protect our health, safety and security go beyond what most of us could have ever imagined.
An Act to Amend the Corrections and Conditional Release Act and another Act
Speaking Notes for Marie-Claude Landry, Ad. E., Chief Commissioner, Canadian Human Rights Commission
We’re all in it together
Speaking Notes for Marie-Claude Landry, Ad. E., Chief Commissioner, Canadian Human Rights Commission