28/02/2025
HR12-4E-PDF
2563-2787
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Black History Month: Celebrating 30 years of legacy in Canada
Statements
February marks the beginning of Black History Month—a time to reflect on, celebrate, and honour the significant contributions of Black communities to the fabric of Canadian society.This year is particularly meaningful as it marks the 30th anniversary of Black History Month in Canada. In 1995, the Honorable Jean Augustine, the first Black woman elected to Parliament, introduced the parliamentary motion that officially recognized February as Black History Month.
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Freedom of religion must remain a Canadian imperative
Statements
Today on the National Day of Remembrance of the Quebec City Mosque Attack and Action against Islamophobia, the Canadian Human Rights Commission stands in solidarity with Muslim communities across Canada.
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Remembering the victims, survivors, and the lessons of the Holocaust
Statements
Today, on Holocaust Remembrance Day, the Canadian Human Rights Commission joins people around the world in remembering and honouring the millions of lives lost in the Holocaust. We honour the resilience and courage of the survivors and reaffirm our commitment to fight against all forms of hate, discrimination, and intolerance in Canada.
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Keynote Address: “Social condition: The next frontier of access to human rights justice”
Speeches
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CHRC and OCI - Open letter calling for Canada's ratification of the OPCAT
Open letters
The Canadian Human Rights Commission (CHRC) and the Office of the Correctional Investigator of Canada (OCI) are writing to you on a subject of utmost concern with important human rights implications for individuals deprived of their liberty in this country...
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Canadian Human Rights Commission's 2025–2026 Departmental plan: At a glance
17/06/2025
HR2-6E-PDF
2371-8293
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Statement – Why socioeconomic human rights matter
Statements
Today, we mark International Human Rights Day and the anniversary of the signing of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Article 1 of the Declaration proclaims that all people are born free and equal in dignity and rights. Yet for many, this promise remains unfulfilled. To truly live up to those words, Canada must do a better job of ensuring that everyone across the country can live with dignity.
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December 2024 - Canadian Human Rights Commission Accessibility Plan Progress Report
20/12/2024
HR4-86/2022E-PDF
2817-0180
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