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Independent Indigenous human rights system is overdue

The Canadian Human Rights Commission welcomes the Final Report on Call for Justice 1.7 by the Crown-Indigenous Relations Ministerial Special Representative, Jennifer Moore Rattray, which was released last week. We applaud the work of the Ministerial Special Representative and are pleased to join the collective call for independent human rights mechanisms for Indigenous peoples in Canada.

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  • Statements
  • Indigenous Issues
  • 2024-06-07

Making the right to housing a reality by putting people first

Canada’s housing situation has reached a crisis point. While there has been some progress, we have much work ahead of us.

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  • Statements
  • Housing
  • 2024-05-29

JOINT STATEMENT – Inclusion by everyone, for everyone

This National AccessAbility Week is an opportunity to recommit to the removal of barriers and making Canada more accessible for everyone.

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  • Statements
  • Human Rights
  • 2024-05-27

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

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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