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CHRC welcomes two new part-time commissioners

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Sheila MacPherson is partner and the most senior civil litigator at Lawson Lundell LLP in Yellowknife. She also serves as Law Clerk of the Legislative Assembly of the Northwest Territories and is responsible for all child protection litigation on behalf of the Government of Nunavut. Ms. MacPherson has been recognized by Best Lawyers in Canada for her litigation in both family law and personal injury. And she generously donates much of her personal time to various organizations in her community.

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Canadian Human Rights Commission commends TRC on final report and calls for action

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The Canadian Human Rights Commission (CHRC) congratulates the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) on releasing its final report and its 94 recommendations.

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Effective security measures and human rights are compatible

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The events in Paris and other recent tragedies are unspeakable. Our hearts go out to the victims and their families. Canada must work with its partners to ensure that those responsible for creating so much misery are held accountable. The security of all citizens should be of paramount concern to all governments.

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Presentation to the Senate Standing Committee on Human Rights

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Speaking notes for Marie-Claude Landry, Ad. E., Chief Commissioner Canadian Human Rights Commission. Presentation to the Senate Standing Committee on Human Rights on Bill S-201, an act to prohibit and prevent genetic discrimination

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Chief Commissioner speaks on work-life balance

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Speaking notes for Marie-Claude Landry, Chief Commissioner, Canadian Human Rights Commission

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We must not let discrimination go unchecked in our communities

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On International Human Rights Day, let’s not ignore the difficult truth: discrimination continues to exist in our own backyard.

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Honouring the Strength of our Sisters

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Today, on International Women’s Day, Canada’s human rights watchdog is re-affirming its commitment to finding solutions that will improve the lives of Indigenous women and girls in Canada.

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