About the publication
Canadian Human Rights Commission’s Fall 2023 Update
07/11/2023
2564-1255
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Military members experiencing sexual misconduct can come directly to the Commission
Statements
The Canadian Human Rights Commission is deeply concerned by the data released earlier this week by Statistics Canada from the Survey on Sexual Misconduct in the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF). The results confirm that the proportion of military members who reported being sexually assaulted by another member of the military more than doubled between 2018 and 2022. Equally disheartening is that most of this is going unreported.
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Of course Christmas is not racist; we never said it was
Open letters
A discussion paper by the Canadian Human Rights Commission (CHRC) on religious intolerance as a form of systemic discrimination has caused quite a stir in recent days. On Wednesday, the Quebec National Assembly unanimously adopted a motion in defense of Christmas. On Thursday, the House of Commons did the same.
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Canada must act now to address hate
Statements
The Canadian Human Rights Commission is devastated by the horrific violence and humanitarian tragedy taking place in Israel and Palestine. For many in Canada, these catastrophic events are deeply personal and painful. They evoke historic, intergenerational trauma and are causing immense grief, fear, distress, and anger.
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Recognizing the value of equal pay for all workers in Canada
Statements
Today, on International Equal Pay Day, we join countries around the world in challenging employers to champion every woman’s right to equal pay for work of equal value.
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Discussion paper on systemic racism
About the publication
There is no question that racism violates human rights. Whether conscious or unconscious, subtle or overt, it diminishes human dignity and it erodes democracy.
23/10/2023
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Anti-Racism & Organizational Change: A Guide for Employers
About the publication
Developed by Anti-Racism Scholar and Expert, Charles C. Smith, with Birgit Rohde
23/10/2023
HR4-102/2023E-PDF
9780660494111
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The Federal Accessibility Commissioner's 2022 Annual Report to the Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion
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The report highlights the Commission’s Accessibility Unit's work to lay the groundwork for the full implementation of the Accessible Canada Act. There is a focus on accessibility and the momentum to remove disabling barriers.
18/08/2023
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