Developed by Anti-Racism Scholar and Expert, Charles C. Smith, with Birgit Rohde
On the occasion of its review of Canada during the 4th cycle of the Universal Periodic Review
It has been nearly one year since the Honourable Louise Arbour tabled her comprehensive report and recommendations. Justice Arbour's recommendations aim to make a tangible difference for survivors of sexual misconduct and to deliver meaningful culture change for members of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) and employees of the Department of National Defence (DND).
MINUTES OF SETTLEMENT
Appearance before the Senate Committee of Human Rights (RIDR) on the topic of policy grievances filed against the Commission, Charlotte Anne Malischewski, Interim Chief Commissioner, Canadian Human Rights Commission
Today, the Canadian Human Rights Commission and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) are releasing the terms of a human rights settlement. The settlement puts in place a plan for measures to address and prevent systemic discrimination at the RCMP Training Academy at Depot Division, in Regina. This settlement is the result of a complaint filed by a cadet, who identified as a Black Canadian, and who attended the RCMP Training Academy.
The report presents our 2022 statistics, highlights from our year, and features two stories that help shed light on two emerging issues that are defining this next era of human rights.
Each year on March 21 we stand together united with countries around the world to reaffirm our commitment to the elimination of racial discrimination.
In honour of yesterday’s National Day of Remembrance, the Canadian Human Rights Commission stands in solidarity with all Muslims in Canada as we remember the 2017 violent tragedy at the Québec City Mosque where six people were murdered and many others wounded. As we forever carry the weight of that terrible day in our hearts, we also insist upon turning our collective grief into collective action.