Building a strong and accessible Canada by design

Statements
Accessibility

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 even better idea than DEI

Statements
Accessibility

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

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Black History Month: Our past informs our present

Statements
Human Rights

In honour of Black History Month, Charlotte-Anne Malischewski, serving as Chief Commissioner of the Canadian Human Rights Commission, issues the following statement

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Advancing disability rights and building an accessible Canada starts with inclusion

Statements
Accessibility
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Canada's new homes can be both affordable and accessible

Statements
Housing

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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Reflecting on the past and shaping a better future

Statements
Human Rights

On the occasion of National Indigenous Peoples Day, marked on June 21, 2025, Charlotte-Anne Malischewski, Interim Chief Commissioner of the Canadian Human Rights Commission, issues the following statement

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Canada is stronger when human rights are protected

Statements
Human Rights

Following the 2025 Speech from the Throne, Charlotte-Anne Malischewski, Interim Chief Commissioner of the Canadian Human Rights Commission, congratulates Prime Minister Mark Carney along with all members of Canada's new Parliament and issues the following statement:

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Update on the Canadian Human Rights Commission's anti-racism efforts

About the publication

This update focuses on the progress we have made in improving the way we handle race-based complaints under the Canadian Human Rights Act; on diversity within the Commission; the Commission's policy work related to anti-racism; and the independent review of the Commission’s compliance with the Pa

Human Rights
Anti-racism work
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03/06/2025
HR4-133/2025E-PDF
2564-1255
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Anti-racism
Race
National or Ethnic Origin
Colour
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Plan
Accountability
Workplace
Inclusivity
Data
Complaint
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Stand Together: Annual Report 2019

About the publication

The report presents our 2019 statistics, highlights from our year, and feature five stories that illustrate current human rights issues in Canada.

Accountability
Annual reports
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01/04/2020
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Accountability
Anti-racism
Discrimination
Engagement
Hate
Inclusivity
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Joint news release – New data highlights troubling housing inequalities for people with disabilities

News Releases
National Monitoring Mechanism

New data shows that people with disabilities face financial hardship, unsafe housing, and a lack of supports and services at far higher rates than people without disabilities.

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