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New legislation an encouraging step for Indigenous children and families in Canada

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The Canadian Human Rights Commission is encouraged by the introduction of legislation to reform the federal child welfare system. Reforming the current system would be a significant step forward for Indigenous children and families in Canada.

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An Act to Amend the Corrections and Conditional Release Act and another Act

Speeches

Speaking Notes for Marie-Claude Landry, Ad. E., Chief Commissioner, Canadian Human Rights Commission

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We’re all in it together

Speeches

Speaking Notes for Marie-Claude Landry, Ad. E., Chief Commissioner, Canadian Human Rights Commission

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IMMIWG Calls to Justice and calls on Canadians to play a role

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Today we congratulate the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls on releasing its final report.

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Number of people contacting CHRC to complain at all-time high

News Releases

In its 2018 Annual Report released today, the Canadian Human Rights Commission says more people contacted the Commission to ask for help than any other year in its history.

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Presentation to Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights Study on Online Hate

Speeches

Presentation to Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights Study on Online Hate, Marie-Claude Landry, Ad. E., Chief Commissioner, Canadian Human Rights Commission

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Chris Stark: A champion for accessibility, inclusion and human rights in Canada

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“Chris’s tireless efforts led to the first talking ATM in the world, which made banking more accessible for blind and partially sighted people.

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Combatting Racism in Canada

Speeches

Speaking Notes of Marie-Claude Landry, Ad. E., Chief Commissioner, Canadian Human Rights Commission

Improved access to fertility services for military members

Settlement statements

The Canadian Armed Forces (“CAF”) and the Canadian Human Rights Commission (“CHRC”) are pleased to announce that changes have been made to the CAF’s Spectrum of Care policy (“policy”) to expand eligibility for coverage of expenses related to fertility services.

COVID-19 Statement

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These are exceptional times. While the COVID-19 outbreak is creating challenges for everyone in our society, it is particularly difficult for those living in vulnerable circumstances.

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