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Building a strong and accessible Canada by design

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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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An important milestone that affirms the human rights of people experiencing homelessness

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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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Building a Canada where trans people can live authentically

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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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Women's rights are essential to a strong Canada

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To mark International Women’s Day on March 8, Charlotte-Anne Malischewski, serving as Chief Commissioner of the Canadian Human Rights Commission, and Lori Straznicky, Canada’s Pay Equity Commissioner, issue the following statement.

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An even better idea than DEI

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Why accessibility is the missing link in equity, inclusion, and communication access

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Statement: Rights matter most in hard times

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Hard times test who we are—and what we really stand for. Statement by Chief Commissioner Charlotte-Anne Malischewski on the occasion of International Human Rights Day.

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Canada's new homes can be both affordable and accessible

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On National Housing Day, the Federal Housing Advocate and Canada’s Accessibility Commissioner call for urgent action to ensure that every person in Canada — regardless of who they are, their background, or their ability — has access to affordable and accessible housing.

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An accessible Canada is a stronger Canada

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To mark the launch of National AccessAbility Week, Christopher T. Sutton, Accessibility Commissioner, and Charlotte-Anne Malischewski, Interim Chief Commissioner of the Canadian Human Rights Commission, issue the following statement:

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