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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

Building a Canada where trans people can live authentically

To mark International Transgender Day of Visibility, Charlotte-Anne Malischewski, Chief Commissioner of the Canadian Human Rights Commission, issues the following statement

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  • Statements
  • Human Rights
  • 2026-03-31

Together, we build a more just future

This year, on International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, the Canadian Human Rights Commission is urging people in Canada to confront the lived reality of racism in our country so that meaningful progress can be achieved.

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  • Statements
  • Human Rights
  • 2026-03-20

Women's rights are essential to a strong Canada

To mark International Women’s Day on March 8, Charlotte-Anne Malischewski, serving as Chief Commissioner of the Canadian Human Rights Commission, and Lori Straznicky, Canada’s Pay Equity Commissioner, issue the following statement.

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  • Statements
  • Human Rights
  • 2026-03-06

An even better idea than DEI

Why accessibility is the missing link in equity, inclusion, and communication access

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  • Statements
  • Accessibility
  • 2026-02-26

Black History Month: Our past informs our present

In honour of Black History Month, Charlotte-Anne Malischewski, serving as Chief Commissioner of the Canadian Human Rights Commission, issues the following statement

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  • Statements
  • Human Rights
  • 2026-02-02

We must stand united against Islamophobia in Canada

To mark the National Day of Remembrance of the Québec City Mosque Attack and Action against Islamophobia, Charlotte-Anne Malischewski, serving as Chief Commissioner of the Canadian Human Rights Commission, issues the following statement

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  • Statements
  • Human Rights
  • 2026-01-29

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