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National Film Board of Canada commits to being more inclusive of Inuit culture

An individual named Stephen Puskas and the National Film Board of Canada (NFB) have reached an agreement to settle a human rights complaint before the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal about systemic discrimination in the workplace. Mr. Stephen Puskas is a young Inuk man who had worked at the NFB as an associate producer intern in 2017–2018.

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  • Statements
  • Indigenous Issues
  • 2023-03-14

Every woman counts

Today, on International Women’s Day, we celebrate all women and their invaluable contributions to social, economic, cultural, and political advancements toward gender equity. The theme for International Women’s Day in 2023 is “Every Woman Counts,” underlining that every woman, everywhere, has intrinsic and undeniable value.

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  • Statements
  • Pay Equity
  • 2023-03-08

Federal Housing Advocate to review encampments and human rights violations of residents

Today, Federal Housing Advocate Marie-Josée Houle launched a formal review of encampments in Canada, which have become a human rights crisis in cities across the country.

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  • News Releases
  • Housing
  • 2023-02-23

We need a new plan to end Canada's housing and homelessness crisis

If you have been downtown in any Canadian city recently, you have probably noticed the same thing I have: there are far more people living on the streets.

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  • Statements
  • Housing
  • 2023-02-22

Honouring the Black heroes of Canada’s past and present

Today marks the beginning of Black History Month. This is an opportunity to honour and celebrate the diverse legacies of Black people in Canada, past and present. This month also allows us to learn more about the important roles and achievements of Black people in Canada that have shaped our country.

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  • Statements
  • Human Rights
  • 2023-02-01

We must all take action to combat Islamophobia

In honour of yesterday’s National Day of Remembrance, the Canadian Human Rights Commission stands in solidarity with all Muslims in Canada as we remember the 2017 violent tragedy at the Québec City Mosque where six people were murdered and many others wounded. As we forever carry the weight of that terrible day in our hearts, we also insist upon turning our collective grief into collective action.

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  • Statements
  • Human Rights
  • 2023-01-30

Canadian Human Rights Commission welcomes new full-time Commissioner

The Canadian Human Rights Commission is pleased to welcome Jose Ordonez, by Order in Council, as a full-time Commissioner for a seven-year term.

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  • News Releases
  • Human Rights
  • 2023-01-23

Canada loses iconic disability rights champion

It is with heavy hearts that we honour the life and legacy of former Ontario Lieutenant Governor and accessibility rights champion David Onley, who passed away over the weekend at the age of 72.

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  • Statements
  • Accessibility
  • 2023-01-17

Together, we are stronger than hate

Together, we are stronger than hate, Marie-Claude Landry, Ad. E., Chief Commissioner, Canadian Human Rights Commission

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  • Speeches
  • Human Rights
  • 2023-01-06

A Canada for everyone: 45 calls for inclusion

International Human Rights Day is an opportunity to celebrate our accomplishments and reaffirm our commitment to equality, dignity and respect for everyone. Human rights are universal and the foundation of our free and democratic society.

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  • Statements
  • Human Rights
  • 2022-12-10

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