Improved access to fertility services for military members
The Canadian Armed Forces (“CAF”) and the Canadian Human Rights Commission (“CHRC”) are pleased to announce that changes have been made to the CAF’s Spectrum of Care policy (“policy”) to expand eligibility for coverage of expenses related to fertility services.
COVID-19 Statement
These are exceptional times. While the COVID-19 outbreak is creating challenges for everyone in our society, it is particularly difficult for those living in vulnerable circumstances.
New Parliament must confront racism in Canada
This election has left Canada fractured and many Canadians feeling marginalized and divided. There is an urgent need to reunite our country.
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.