The Canadian Human Rights Commission welcomes Lori Straznicky as Canada’s next Pay Equity Commissioner, appointed by Order in Council. Ms. Straznicky has been serving as Pay Equity Commissioner in an interim capacity since November 2022.
Following the release of The Pay Equity Commissioner’s 2022 Annual Report to Parliament, Pay Equity Commissioner Lori Straznicky issues the following news release
The Canadian Human Rights Commission applauds today's Supreme Court ruling as a victory that affirms people's right to speak out against harmful or discriminatory discourse without fear of being silenced by Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation, known as SLAPPs. These lawsuits are sometimes used by individuals or corporations to intimidate and silence public critics by forcing them into lengthy, expensive legal battles.
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.
From September 2021 to July 2022, the Canadian Human Rights Commission conducted an Employment Equity Employment Systems Review, and this report highlights the findings and the results.
This guide sets out best practices for developing special programs under the Canadian Human Rights Act and special measures under the Employment Equity Act. It is intended for federally regulated employers and service providers.