Steven Estey: A fierce advocate and champion for disability rights
We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Steven Estey – an unfaltering and compassionate leader in the human rights community.
Prioritizing people over profit is the way forward on the housing crisis
The national debate on housing that unfolded this summer has been fierce – with good reason: Canada’s housing crisis has reached catastrophic proportions, and it is only getting worse.
Federal Housing Advocate’s report details housing challenges in British Columbia
Today, Federal Housing Advocate Marie-Josée Houle released her first observational report on British Columbia, which details what she heard directly from community members and housing service providers about their housing realities and concerns.
Unaffordability and lack of housing among top systemic issues reported across Canada
New data released today in the Federal Housing Advocate’s 2022–2023 Annual Report illustrates that unaffordability and a lack of housing options were the top systemic housing issues reported by people across Canada.
Canadian Human Rights Commission welcomes the next Pay Equity Commissioner
The Canadian Human Rights Commission welcomes Lori Straznicky as Canada’s next Pay Equity Commissioner, appointed by Order in Council. Ms. Straznicky has been serving as Pay Equity Commissioner in an interim capacity since November 2022.
Establishing a culture of pay equity across the federal jurisdiction
Following the release of The Pay Equity Commissioner’s 2022 Annual Report to Parliament, Pay Equity Commissioner Lori Straznicky issues the following news release
Historic law will help realize the rights of people with disabilities
The Commission is pleased that the Canada Disability Benefit Act (Bill C-22), is now law. The Commission recognizes and celebrates the efforts of people with disabilities, their advocates, and Parliamentarians for championing this historic law that will help realize the rights of people with disabilities.
Justice Canada’s Action Plan brings hope for improved housing rights for Indigenous peoples
I applaud Justice Canada’s release of the United Nations Declaration Act Action Plan. I see this as a hopeful step on the path to reconciliation and improving the human right to adequate housing for Indigenous peoples.
Justice Canada's Action Plan promises an independent human rights process for Indigenous peoples
The Canadian Human Rights Commission applauds Justice Canada's release of the United Nations Declaration Act Action Plan. We hope this will be a positive step toward co-creating a better relationship between the Government of Canada and Indigenous peoples.
Celebrate, learn, and build a better future
On National Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we come together to celebrate First Nations, Inuit and Métis cultures, traditions, languages and achievements.