As the start of the summer brings numerous celebrations that provide opportunities to reflect on who we are and the values that bring us together, the heads of Canada’s human rights commissions at the federal, provincial and territorial level issue the following statement.
Day of Dialogue between Federal, Provincial and Territorial Ministers responsible for human rights & Canada's human rights commissions, as well as partners and stakeholders
This year, on International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, the Canadian Human Rights Commission is urging people in Canada to confront the lived reality of racism in our country so that meaningful progress can be achieved.
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
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.<
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.
Today, as we mark the start of Black History Month, the Canadian Human Rights Commission recommits to meaningful anti-racist action.
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.