Ingenuity of people with disabilities continues to shape Canada
The Canadian Human Rights Commission joins people in Canada and around the world in celebrating International Day of Persons with Disabilities.
New report highlights need for urgent investment in housing for Nunatsiavut and Nunavut
Yesterday, Inuit leadership of Nunatsiavut and Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. (NTI) and the Federal Housing Advocate met with federal government officials to discuss the dire need for solutions to the housing crisis in Inuit communities.
Put people first to solve the housing crisis
Canada’s housing crisis has reached catastrophic proportions. It is only getting worse as more people are forced to deal with the pinch of inflation, rising rent costs, and the grim reality of housing insecurity.
Canada must act now to address hate
The Canadian Human Rights Commission is devastated by the horrific violence and humanitarian tragedy taking place in Israel and Palestine. For many in Canada, these catastrophic events are deeply personal and painful. They evoke historic, intergenerational trauma and are causing immense grief, fear, distress, and anger.
CHRC concerned by findings into overrepresentation of Indigenous people in prison
Following the release of the Office of the Correctional Investigator (the OCI) 50th Annual Report and investigation into the overrepresentation of federally sentenced Indigenous individuals, Charlotte-Anne Malischewski, Interim Chief Commissioner of the Canadian Human Rights Commission, issues the following statement
New report reveals that Canada is missing 4.4M affordable homes for people in housing need
Today, the Office of the Federal Housing Advocate released a new analysis of Canada’s housing supply shortage that found it is missing 4.4 million homes that are affordable to people in housing need.
Historic milestone in landmark human rights case
The Canadian Human Rights Commission applauds this week’s Federal Court ruling in a years-long legal process that began as a human rights complaint on behalf of First Nations children and their families.
Federal Housing Advocate’s report on encampments in Canada details human rights concerns and solutions
Today, Federal Housing Advocate Marie-Josée Houle released her first of a two-part report on encampments in Canada, which illustrates the experiences of encampment residents across the country and explores potential solutions to this growing human rights crisis.
Reconciliation means taking action
As we commemorate the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we renew our commitment to rebuilding a relationship with Indigenous peoples as partners on the healing journey forward.