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.


Open letter – accessible housing and the National Building Code

The Federal Housing Advocate notes that since this letter was published, the Canadian Board on Harmonized Construction Codes has proposed additional new changes to the National Building Code and has begun a separate consultation on these additional changes.

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  • Open letters
  • Housing
  • 2024-05-22

CAF commits to measures to address and prevent sexual assault and discrimination

Today, the Canadian Human Rights Commission (Commission) and the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) are making public the remedies of the first human rights settlement since the implementation of the Honourable Louise Arbour’s Independent External Comprehensive Review (IECR) recommendations 7 and 9 in August 2023.

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  • Statements
  • Human Rights
  • 2024-05-15

Canada must address harms of environmental racism

Today on Earth Day, the Canadian Human Rights Commission is calling for the swift passage of the National Strategy Respecting Environmental Racism and Environmental Justice Act (Bill C-226).

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  • Statements
  • Human Rights
  • 2024-04-22

Budget 2024 is a foundation to build on, but accountability is key

The Budget 2024 and Canada's Housing Plan establish a foundation to build on. They are a step forward towards recognizing and solving the housing and homelessness crisis we are in.

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  • Statements
  • Housing
  • 2024-04-18

Joint statement – Trans visibility starts by upholding trans human rights

On International Transgender Day of Visibility, we celebrate trans people and their accomplishments, and we call on Canada to do more to uphold their fundamental human rights.

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  • Statements
  • Human Rights
  • 2024-03-28

Assembly of First Nations must be at the table for the development of National Encampments Response Plan

Leaders from the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) and the Federal Housing Advocate met with federal representatives to discuss the disproportionate impact of homelessness and encampments on First Nations individuals and families.

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  • News Releases
  • Housing
  • 2024-03-22

Everyone has a responsibility to end racism

Today on International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, the Canadian Human Rights Commission is calling for urgent and concrete action to combat all forms of systemic racism in Canada.

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  • Statements
  • Human Rights
  • 2024-03-21

JOINT STATEMENT – Accelerating change for women collectively

Today, on International Women’s Day, we celebrate the powerful contributions of women change-makers in our society and recommit to centering the diverse contributions of all women in the fight for gender justice and equality.

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  • Statements
  • Pay Equity
  • 2024-03-08

Ending one's life must be a true and informed choice

The Canadian Human Rights Commission remains deeply concerned by reports that people with disabilities are choosing medical assistance in dying (MAiD) because they cannot access the basic supports and services they need to live with dignity.

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  • Statements
  • Accessibility
  • 2024-02-23

Children and youth in Canada deserve safe and inclusive spaces

The Canadian Human Rights Commission is concerned that during debate over some recent legal and policy changes in Canada, what is being lost are the human rights, health, and safety of two-spirit, trans, non-binary, and gender diverse youth.

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  • Statements
  • Human Rights
  • 2024-02-15

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