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Remembering Max Yalden

It is with great regret that I acknowledge the passing of Max Yalden, one of Canada’s most outspoken human rights champions and a former Chief Commissioner of the Canadian Human Rights Commission. He was 84.

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  • 2015-02-12

Effective security measures and human rights are compatible

The events in Paris and other recent tragedies are unspeakable. Our hearts go out to the victims and their families. Canada must work with its partners to ensure that those responsible for creating so much misery are held accountable. The security of all citizens should be of paramount concern to all governments.

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  • 2015-11-20

Chief Commissioner speaks at the Assembly of First Nations Special Chiefs Assembly

Speaking notes for Marie-Claude Landry, Ad. E., Chief Commissioner, Canadian Human Rights Commission

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  • 2015-12-09

Chief Commissioner’s keynote address to the National Healthcare Labour & Employee Relations Forum

Speaking notes for Marie-Claude Landry, Ad. E., Chief Commissioner, Canadian Human Rights Commission

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  • 2015-11-24

David Langtry speaks about genetic discrimination before the Senate Committee on Human Rights

Speaking notes for David Langtry, Acting Chief Commissioner, Canadian Human Rights Commission

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  • 2014-12-11

We must not let discrimination go unchecked in our communities

On International Human Rights Day, let’s not ignore the difficult truth: discrimination continues to exist in our own backyard.

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  • 2015-12-10

Canadian reflections on 50 years of the U.S. Civil Rights Act: Speech by A/CC David Langtry

Speaking Notes for Mr. Langtry, 2014 IAOHRA CONFERENCE, 50 Year of the Civil Rights Act of 1964: The Unfinished Agenda

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  • 2014-10-31

CHRC welcomes two new part-time commissioners

Sheila MacPherson is partner and the most senior civil litigator at Lawson Lundell LLP in Yellowknife. She also serves as Law Clerk of the Legislative Assembly of the Northwest Territories and is responsible for all child protection litigation on behalf of the Government of Nunavut. Ms. MacPherson has been recognized by Best Lawyers in Canada for her litigation in both family law and personal injury. And she generously donates much of her personal time to various organizations in her community.

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  • 2015-07-03

Speech at the Alliance for Equality of Blind Canadians 2016 National Conference

Speaking Notes of Marie-Claude Landry, Chief Commissioner, Canadian Human Rights Commission. The Alliance for Equality of Blind Canadians 2016 National Conference

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  • 2016-05-06

Presentation to the Senate Committee on National Security and Defence on Bill S-205

Speaking notes for Marie-Claude Landry, Ad. E., Chief Commissioner, Canadian Human Rights Commission. Presentation to the Standing Senate Committee on National Security and Defence on Bill S-205, An Act to amend the Canada Border Services Agency Act

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  • 2016-05-16

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