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Newsroom On this page you will find the Commission’s media advisories and news releases, open letters, speeches, as well as statement by the Commission, including statements announcing human rights discrimination settlements.


Statement – Reconciliation means confronting hate

On the eve of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Charlotte-Anne Malischewski, Chief Commissioner of the Canadian Human Rights Commission, Christopher T. Sutton, Accessibility Commissioner, Lori Straznicky, Pay Equity Commissioner, and the Federal Housing Advocate, Marie-Josée Houle, issue the following statement

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  • Statements
  • Indigenous Issues
  • 2026-09-29

We must confront antisemitism in Canada

Now that the Belleville shooter’s motivations have been confirmed, Charlotte-Anne Malischewski, Chief Commissioner of the Canadian Human Rights Commission, issues the following statement

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  • Statements
  • 2026-09-25

Pay equity builds a stronger Canada

International Equal Pay Day is a call for sustained action and continued leadership on pay equity. At this pivotal moment for Canada, pay equity is an investment in a more inclusive, productive, and prosperous country.

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  • Statements
  • 2026-09-18

A strong and democratic Canada depends on human rights

As the start of the summer brings numerous celebrations that provide opportunities to reflect on who we are and the values that bring us together, the heads of Canada’s human rights commissions at the federal, provincial and territorial level issue the following statement.

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  • Statements
  • Human Rights
  • 2026-06-29

Sharing the journey to reconciliation

To mark National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21, Lori Straznicky, Pay Equity Commissioner, Christopher T. Sutton, Accessibility Commissioner, and Charlotte-Anne Malischewski, Chief Commissioner of the Canadian Human Rights Commission, issues the following statement

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  • Statements
  • Indigenous Issues
  • 2026-06-19

Statement - Artificial intelligence should benefit everyone

By embedding human rights at the core of Canada’s AI governance and development, Canada can ensure that the benefits of AI are inclusive, available and shared by everyone.

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  • Statements
  • Human Rights
  • 2026-06-08

Building a strong and accessible Canada by design

To mark the launch of National AccessAbility Week, Christopher T. Sutton, Accessibility Commissioner, Charlotte-Anne Malischewski, Chief Commissioner of the Canadian Human Rights Commission, and Marie-Josée Houle, Federal Housing Advocate, issue the following statement.

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  • Statements
  • Accessibility
  • 2026-06-01

An important milestone that affirms the human rights of people experiencing homelessness

The Federal Housing Advocate and Chief Commissioner of the Canadian Human Rights Commission welcome the Ontario Superior Court of Justice’s decision in The Regional Municipality of Waterloo v. Named Respondents and Persons Unknown (2026).

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  • Statements
  • Housing
  • 2026-05-28

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  • Statements
  • Human Rights
  • 2026-04-15

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