It is with great sadness that we learned of the mass shooting in Orlando, Florida. Our hearts go out to the families and friends of the people who were killed and injured in this senseless act of terror.
The legislation proposes the grounds of “gender identity” and “gender expression” be added to the Canadian Human Rights Act. Doing so would clarify that discrimination or harassment related to a person’s gender identity or gender expression is against the law.
The deaths of migrants in detention in Canada, shines a light on thousands of undocumented people arbitrarily detained by Canada Border Services Agency because they requested asylum in Canada.
Speaking notes for Marie-Claude Landry, Ad. E., Chief Commissioner Canadian Human Rights Commission. Presentation to the Senate Standing Committee on Human Rights on Bill S-201, an act to prohibit and prevent genetic discrimination
Speaking notes for Marie-Claude Landry, Chief Commissioner, Canadian Human Rights Commission
Speaking Notes for Marie-Claude Landry, Chief Commissioner, Canadian Human Rights Commission
Each year, people across Canada come together to honour Indigenous languages, cultures and experiences on National Aboriginal Day. It is a day of celebration. It is also a day to call for awareness and action on important issues facing Indigenous peoples in Canada.
According to the President of the Islamic Cultural Centre of Québec, Mohamed Yangui, four mosques in Québec City are vandalized at least once a year. He reacts to the hate crime with a pacifist approach. As he told Radio-Canada in a recent interview, “Our community loves and respects everyone. I just wish for the feeling to be mutual.”
The Commission applauds Canada for its decision to adopt and implement the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples within the laws of Canada.
Today, on International Women’s Day, Canada’s human rights watchdog is re-affirming its commitment to finding solutions that will improve the lives of Indigenous women and girls in Canada.