Archived publications
On this page you will find the Commission’s archived publications, including Annual Reports, advice the Commission has provided for policy makers like parliamentarians, government agencies, and United Nations bodies, as well as research conducted by or for the Commission.
Impaired at Work – A guide to accommodating substance dependence
The purpose of this guide is to help federally-regulated employers address substance dependence in the workplace in a way that is in harmony with human rights legislation. This guide outlines the rights and responsibilities of the employee, job applicants, the employer, unions and/or employee representatives.
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- Archived publication
- Tools
- Human Rights
- 01/02/2017
ARCHIVED - Submission to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights - Same Sex Marriages
What role did the Commission play throughout the debate on same sex marriage? How did same sex marriage come to be protected by the Canadian Human Rights Act? This submission analyzes same-sex civil marriage through the prism of human rights. More specifically, it looks at the prohibitions of discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation and discrimination on the grounds of religious freedom.
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- Archived publication
- 01/04/2003
Policy on Special Programs
Are you an employer? Would you like to prevent and eliminate employment challenges that minority groups might be facing in your organization? This policy explains the principles and criteria that must be followed in order to implement a special programs policy in your workplace. * This document contains some information that is out of date and should not be relied upon. It is being updated and will be replaced in 2021.
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- Archived publication
- 01/01/2001