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
Update on the Canadian Human Rights Commission's anti-racism efforts
Horizontal audit in the public service: The Employment of Racialized People in Management and Executive Positions
This is the final report of the horizontal audit the Commission conducted of the employment of racialized people in management and executive positions in the federal public service, in light of discussions surrounding systemic employment barriers faced by racialized people in the public service.<
Submission to the Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights
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.
Black History Month: Confronting bias and embracing diversity
Today, as we mark the start of Black History Month, the Canadian Human Rights Commission recommits to meaningful anti-racist action.
We must all call out Islamophobia
Today is the National Day of Remembrance of the Quebec City Mosque Attack and Action against Islamophobia. This year marks the sixth anniversary of the terrible night a gunman walked into the Quebec Islamic Cultural Centre and opened fire on worshippers, killing 6 men and injuring many more.
We must all call out antisemitism
This Saturday is International Holocaust Remembrance Day, the anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp, where more than one million people were killed during the Holocaust.
Fast Talk on environmental racism in Canada
Summary Report
April 22, 2024
The CHRC is indebted to the panel of experts who participated in this meaningful Fast Talk. Their valuable knowledge and expertise has made clear the link between environmental racism and human rights in Canada.
Commission supports recommendations that address systemic anti-black racism in Canada
The Canadian Human Rights Commission is reviewing the final report released today by the Senate Standing Committee on Human Rights.
CSIS affirms its commitment and actions to address and prevent racism and discrimination in human rights settlement
The Canadian Human Rights Commission (Commission) and the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) are pleased to announce a settlement in which CSIS affirms its ongoing commitment to address systemic discrimination and racism, and increase diversity and inclusion in its workplace.