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.
Why accessibility is the missing link in equity, inclusion, and communication access
In honour of Black History Month, Charlotte-Anne Malischewski, serving as Chief Commissioner of the Canadian Human Rights Commission, issues the following statement
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.
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
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:
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
The report presents our 2019 statistics, highlights from our year, and feature five stories that illustrate current human rights issues in Canada.