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OHRC Endorses Consensus Statement on Race-Based Data for Health
April 4, 2025 The Ontario Human Rights Commission (OHRC) is pleased to endorse the Wellesley Institute’s Consensus Statement on Race-Based Data for Health, calling on all levels of the healthcare system, including governments, organizations, and healthcare providers, to collaborate in strengthening their capacity for the collection, use, and governance of race-based data to address inequities and […]
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Significant barriers remain for racialized people seeking management and executive positions in the federal public service: CHRC audit
19 March, 2025 A new employment equity audit report released today by the Commission finds that racialized people, particularly those seeking management and executive positions, still face significant barriers to being hired or promoted. The sector-wide audit of the federal public service revealed the most frequently identified barriers are related to recruitment strategies, selection processes, […]
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Minister Joly launches Standing Table on Human Rights
From: Global Affairs Canada February 11, 2025 The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced the launch of Canada’s first Minister of Foreign Affairs’ Standing Table on Human Rights. The promotion and protection of human rights remains an integral part of Canadian foreign policy. Amid growing attacks on human rights defenders and global […]
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Human rights hearing called for by Indigenous police chiefs of Ontario is delayed – CBC
Jan 07, 2025 No new date set yet for hearing that was supposed to begin January 6, 2025 A scheduled three week hearing before the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal to hear a complaint filed by Indigenous Police Chiefs of Ontario (IPCO) has been delayed. It was set to begin January 6, 2025 to hear arguments […]
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Indigenous human rights body needed to fill gaps in Canada’s human rights institutions
Recommendation 1 A gap in data related to missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls 2SLGBTQI+ people hinders the public’s understanding of the scale of the crisis, and limits effective responses to prevent violence. Therefore, the committee recommends: That the Government of Canada ensure that Indigenous-specific data and information should be collected, accessed and used […]
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Caring Society’s December 9, 2024 Letter to the CHRT re Jordan’s Principle Non-Compliance Motion
I write further to the Panel’s direction in its November 21, 2024 letter decision (the “Letter Decision”) to provide the Caring Society’s views regarding the three options for determining parameters around Canada’s referral of Jordan’s Principle requests to an applicable First Nation or First Nation community organization engaged in the administration of Jordan’s Principle pursuant […]
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AFN’s December 9, 2024 Letter to The CHRT re Jordan’s Principle Non-Compliance Motion
We write to you today on behalf of the Assembly of First Nations (“AFN”) in response to the Panel’s November 21, 2024, summary ruling with respect to the motion and cross-motion on Jordan’s Principle’s implementation, as well as the Panel and Chairperson’s follow up to the parties dated December 5 and December 6, 2024. As […]
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Statement by the Prime Minister on Human Rights Day
December 10, 2024 The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on Human Rights Day: “Seventy-six years ago, the United Nations (UN) General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. This landmark document – drafted in part by Canadians like John Humphrey – proclaimed universal values of justice and equality. Today, we reflect […]
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Human Rights Day – ONWA Continues to Advocate for Indigenous Women’s Right to Safety
Human Rights Day – ONWA Continues to Advocate for Indigenous Women’s Right to Safety Thunder Bay, ON – Today, on December 10th, the Ontario Native Women’s Association (ONWA) recognizes United Nations Human Rights Day. This day also marks the end of the 16 Days of Activism on Gender Based Violence. ONWA reaffirms its commitment to […]
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Joint news release – New data highlights troubling housing inequalities for people with disabilities
December 03, 2024 New data shows that people with disabilities face financial hardship, unsafe housing, and a lack of supports and services at far higher rates than people without disabilities. The findings, released by the Canadian Human Rights Commission and the Office of the Federal Housing Advocate, add to a growing body of evidence showing […]
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