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CHRC applauds historic decision in the First Nations child welfare case

This historic decision confirms that the current First Nations Child and Family Services Program, and how it is funded, is discriminatory.

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  • 2016-01-26

Traveling the Pathways to Reconciliation

This conference marks an important occasion for all sectors of Canadian society to reflect on the progress to achieve reconciliation. Keynote speakers and workshops will explore understandings of reconciliation and ways to implement and monitor the steps to reconciliation.

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  • 2016-06-14

Defend And Protect Members Of Your Own Ranks

“I am very troubled by the results of the 2016 Survey on Sexual Misconduct in the Canadian Armed Forces. It sheds light on statistics related to the behavior of military personnel in Canada. One in three Regular Force members saw, heard or experienced discriminatory gestures while one in four women has been a victim of sexual assault since joining the forces. The numbers, while shocking, are worse when you consider that many people are not surprised by the result.

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  • 2016-11-29

Speak out against hate

Today we woke to news of a Swastika and an anti-Semitic slur spray painted on the door of an Ottawa rabbi’s home. Yesterday, posters promoting white supremacy were found in a Toronto park.

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  • 2016-11-15

There are First Nations children right now in need of immediate relief

After leading the litigation on this historic human rights case for nearly a decade, we see today’s ruling as another positive step towards improving life and achieving equality for this and future generations of First Nations children and their families.

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  • 2016-09-15

Speech at the National Council of Canadian Muslims

Speech at the National Council of Canadian Muslims, Marie-Claude Landry, Chief Commissioner, Canadian Human Rights Commission

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  • 2016-08-25

The path to an inclusive Canada

Speaking Notes of Marie-Claude Landry, Chief Commissioner, Canadian Human Rights Commission. Canadian Race Relations Foundation – National Conference

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  • 2016-10-26

CHRC celebrates key milestone for LGBTQ2 rights around the world

The Canadian Human Rights Commission celebrates the UN Human Rights Council decision to create a Special Expert on sexual orientation and gender identity.

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  • 2016-07-04

CHRC: An Ally in Achieving Social Justice and Social Change

Speaking Notes of Marie-Claude Landry, Chief Commissioner, Canadian Human Rights Commission. Remarks at The Indigenous Bar Association Conference

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  • 2016-10-15

We want to encourage dialogue, not litigation

In the wake of the most recent Canadian Human Rights Tribunal order that the federal government implement the ruling in the First Nations Child Welfare Case, the Canadian Human Rights Commission is calling on all parties to come together and start talking about realistic solutions that will have a positive impact on the lives of Indigenous children and families.

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  • 2016-09-21

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