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Assembly of First Nations must be at the table for the development of National Encampments Response Plan

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Leaders from the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) and the Federal Housing Advocate met with federal representatives to discuss the disproportionate impact of homelessness and encampments on First Nations individuals and families.

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Guidance on shared planning and reporting documents

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28/03/2024
9780660493527
HR4-99/2024E-PDF
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Submission to the Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights

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In advance of the Committee’s development of the List of Issues Prior to Reporting for Canada’s 7th Periodic Review - January 2020

A summary version of the submission is provided in HTML. See PDF for complete version.

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19/04/2024
978-0-660-70470-8
HR4-114/2024E-PDF
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Submission to the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women

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In advance of the Committee’s development of the List of Issues Prior to Reporting for Canada’s 10th Periodic Review - September 2019

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19/04/2024
978-0-660-70472-2
HR4-115/2024E-PDF
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Policy template - Preventing and addressing workplace harassment and violence

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Template designed to help federally regulated employers develop a policy for preventing and addressing workplace harassment and violence.

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05/04/2024
9780660684239
HR4-106/2-2023E-PDF
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Submission to the Committee against Torture

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Submission in advance of the Committee's development of the List of Issues Prior to Reporting for Canada's 8th Periodic Review - June 2021

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19/04/2024
978-0-660-70466-1
HR4-112/2024E-PDF
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Submission to the Human Rights Committee

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In advance of the Committee's development of the List of Issues Prior to Reporting for Canada's 7th Periodic Review

May 2021

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19/04/2024
978-0-660-70468-5
HR4-113/2024E-PDF
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Ending one's life must be a true and informed choice

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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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Federal Housing Advocate’s final report calls for national response to the crisis of encampments

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Today, Federal Housing Advocate Marie-Josée Houle is calling for a national response to the human rights crisis facing people living in homeless encampments.

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Open letter – universal design and accessible housing

Open letters

I am writing regarding the announcement on December 12, 2023, that, to help address Canada’s housing crisis, the Government would develop a catalogue of pre-approved blueprint designs for homebuilders.

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