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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 - 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

Renew human rights-based approach to Canada’s housing strategy: Federal Housing Advocate

Recommendations released today in the Federal Housing Advocate’s annual report call for the federal government to better incorporate human rights into its housing initiatives.

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  • News Releases
  • Housing
  • 2026-06-03

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

Remarks for the Federal Housing Advocate - Forum of Ministers on human rights

Federal Housing Advocate Marie-Josée Houle’s remarks to the Forum of Ministers on Human Rights in May 2026

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  • Speeches
  • Housing
  • 2026-05-21

Opening remarks for the Chief Commissioner - Day of dialogue: Canadian ministers, human rights commissions, and stakeholders

Day of Dialogue between Federal, Provincial and Territorial Ministers responsible for human rights & Canada's human rights commissions, as well as partners and stakeholders

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  • Speeches
  • Human Rights
  • 2026-05-20

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  • Statements
  • Human Rights
  • 2026-04-15

New reports offer guidance for strengthening the next National Housing Strategy

Today, the Federal Housing Advocate published a series of new reports aimed at the federal government, offering essential guidance on how it can strengthen its housing investments and programs.

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  • News Releases
  • Housing
  • 2026-04-09

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

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