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.
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.
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.
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.
Opening remarks for CC CFAA Virtual Discussion, Marie-Claude Landry, Ad. E., Chief Commissioner, Canadian Human Rights Commission
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.
The report presents our 2020 statistics, highlights from our year, and feature four stories that illustrate current human rights issues in Canada.
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.
The human rights issues facing First Nations, the Métis Nation, and Inuit are among the most pressing in our country. Implementing the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, including through the adoption of Bill C-15 by Parliament, would represent a vital step towards promoting and protecting Indigenous rights in Canada. It would signal a clear commitment to advancing reconciliation.
The events of the past year have shone a powerful light on the need for all Canadians to reflect on how white privilege, deeply embedded systemic racism, and unchecked racial biases continue to exist in Canada, and contribute to injustice and inequality.