Ms. Jensen is an experienced lawyer who has represented clients in human rights law, constitutional law, and employment and labour law cases for over 25 years. She has provided legal advice and representation before all levels of Canada’s courts and tribunals. She has investigated and advised organizations on diverse issues such as allegations of sexual harassment, professional misconduct, and compliance with constitutional, international and domestic human rights requirements.
The Canadian Human Rights Commission (CHRC) is pleased to welcome Karen Jensen, by Order in Council, as Canada’s first Pay Equity Commissioner.
The Canadian Human Rights Commission is deeply disappointed by Quebec’s new law banning religious symbols for all provincial public servants in roles such as, police officers, judges, teachers and senior officials.
“Chris’s tireless efforts led to the first talking ATM in the world, which made banking more accessible for blind and partially sighted people.
Today we congratulate the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls on releasing its final report.
Presentation to Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights Study on Online Hate, Marie-Claude Landry, Ad. E., Chief Commissioner, Canadian Human Rights Commission
Speaking Notes for Marie-Claude Landry, Ad. E., Chief Commissioner, Canadian Human Rights Commission
Speaking Notes for Marie-Claude Landry, Ad. E., Chief Commissioner, Canadian Human Rights Commission
In its 2018 Annual Report released today, the Canadian Human Rights Commission says more people contacted the Commission to ask for help than any other year in its history.
“The Canadian Human Rights Commission welcomes the federal government’s introduction of federal housing legislation, in particular the appointment of a Federal Housing Advocate.