02/03/2022
2371-8293
On
Hate Crimes in Canada: Justice system gaps and strengths
Speeches
Speaking Notes for Marie-Claude Landry, Ad. E., Chief Commissioner, Canadian Human Rights Commission
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More must be done to dismantle the lasting effects of colonialism
Statements
The Canadian Human Rights Commission congratulates Mr. Matson on this important decision. We applaud his perseverance in combatting discrimination for over a decade as his case wound its way through national and international human rights justice systems.
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Black history is today and everyday
Statements
Today, as we mark the start of Black History Month, we honour Black Canadians who have helped build the Canada we know today.
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Facial recognition technology use in Policing
About the publication
Canadian Human Rights Commission’s written submission to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics on the use of facial recognition technology in policing.
April 2022
15/04/2022
9780660478838
HR4-93/2023E-PDF
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Islamophobia has no place in Canada
Statements
Five years ago on January 29, people across Canada were stunned and horrified by the news that six people had been killed and many others hurt in an attack on the Québec Islamic Cultural Centre.
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To call out antisemitism we must know what it is
Statements
Today, on International Holocaust Remembrance Day, it is important to acknowledge that antisemitism continues to exist within our society. This vile form of hate threatens our safety, peace and prosperity.
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Unsafe conditions for people experiencing homelessness a pressing human rights issue
Statements
The Canadian Human Rights Commission is calling for government action to address concerning reports that extreme cold and the Omicron variant are threatening to overwhelm homeless shelters across Canada.
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Improved health services for people with opioid use disorder in federal Institutions
Settlement statements
The Correctional Service of Canada (CSC), the Canadian Human Rights Commission (CHRC), and Prisoners' Legal Services (PLS) have finalized a collaborative agreement that works to improve health services for people in CSC's custody with an opioid use disorder. These improvements were made in response to the opioid crisis, and to assist in resolving a complaint filed by PLS with the CHRC.
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Human rights justice for First Nations children
Statements
“The Canadian Human Rights Commission welcomes the historic $40 billion dollar agreement-in-principle to reform the First Nations child and family services program, to ensure Canada’s implementation of Jordan’s Principle, and to compensate some 200,000 First Nations children and families who suffered as a result of Canada’s discriminatory funding of these services.
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