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.
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.
Speaking Notes for Marie-Claude Landry, Ad. E., Chief Commissioner, Canadian Human Rights Commission
Remarks to the Canadian Coalition for the Rights of Children, Marie-Claude Landry, Ad. E., Chief Commissioner, Canadian Human Rights Commission
Remarks to House of Commons’ Standing Committee on Bill C-65, Marie-Claude Landry, Chief Commissioner, Canadian Human Rights Commission
Canada must do more to address hate, Marie-Claude Landry, Ad. E., Chief Commissioner, Canadian Human Rights Commission
The Canadian Human Rights Commission welcomes yesterday’s announcement by Labour Minister Patty Hajdu of proactive pay equity legislation.
“The Universal Declaration of Human Rights was a response to unspeakable atrocities born from hatred. It united the world in a common cause: to promote the principles of equality, dignity and respect for all.
The Accessible Canada Act, which became law on June 21, 2019, requires the member organizations of the Council to work collaboratively to refer federal accessibility complaints to the right organization and to foster complementary policies and practices.
“Indigenous women and girls should not have to wait for the results of the inquiry to see measurable improvements in their lives. The situation is urgent,” said the Chief Commissioner Marie-Claude Landry. “This is why the Commission encourages the Government of Canada and all stakeholders to identify steps that can be taken immediately while we wait for the conclusion of the Inquiry.”