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Canadian Human Rights Commission welcomes Canada’s first Pay Equity Commissioner

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Ms. Jensen is an experienced lawyer who has represented clients in human rights law, constitutional law, and employment and labour law cases for over 25 years. She has provided legal advice and representation before all levels of Canada’s courts and tribunals. She has investigated and advised organizations on diverse issues such as allegations of sexual harassment, professional misconduct, and compliance with constitutional, international and domestic human rights requirements.

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Statement – Women’s leadership essential to building back better

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Today, on International Women’s Day, we celebrate women and recognize their invaluable contributions to family, community, country and the world. Canadian women continue to be a driving force in our country — as community-builders, business leaders, innovators, educators, scientists, mothers, and frontline workers.

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CHRC stands with Indigenous peoples in this difficult time

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We stand together in solidarity, grief and pain with the Cowessess First Nation of Saskatchewan over this latest discovery of hundreds upon hundreds of unmarked children’s graves at the former Marieval residential school site. We stand with residential school survivors and their families, Indigenous leaders and the entire Cowessess First Nation.

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STATEMENT - Honouring the strength and resilience of Indigenous peoples

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Today, we mark National Indigenous Peoples Day to recognize, honour and celebrate the diverse cultures, traditions, and achievements of First Nations, the Métis Nation, and Inuit in Canada.

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An attack on one of us is an attack on all of us

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I am outraged and heartbroken by the act of terrorism in London, Ontario. I mourn for the victims and my heart aches for their family, friends and community.

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When everyone can participate, everyone benefits

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National AccessAbility Week is an opportunity to celebrate the contributions of people with disabilities. It is a chance to reaffirm our commitment to inclusion and to eliminating barriers that deny people with disabilities full and equal access to health care, to economic security, to information, to products and services, to transportation, to education, and to employment.

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Opening remarks for CC CFAA Virtual Discussion

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Opening remarks for CC CFAA Virtual Discussion, Marie-Claude Landry, Ad. E., Chief Commissioner, Canadian Human Rights Commission

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A bad day for human rights in Canada

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The Canadian Human Rights Commission continues to be very concerned about the Quebec law entitled An Act respecting the laicity of the State, which remains largely in place following today’s ruling by the Quebec Superior Court.

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Build back better: Annual Report 2020

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The report presents our 2020 statistics, highlights from our year, and feature four stories that illustrate current human rights issues in Canada.

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16/04/2021
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Build back better to counter inequality amplified by COVID-19

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Over the course of 2020, the global pandemic changed almost every aspect of life in Canada. It has separated us from family, friends and colleagues. But it has also united us in a common challenge and singular focus.

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