Human Rights Commission Announce 2024 Human Rights Award Nominees
Press Release December 5, 2024 The following is being distributed at the request of the Human Rights Commission of Newfoundland and Labrador: The Human Rights Commission of Newfoundland and Labrador…
CHRT’s Jordan’s Principle decision marks significant victory for First Nations Children
Press Release The Canadian Human Rights Tribunal’s latest decision on Jordan’s Principle marks a significant victory for First Nations children, who have long endured Canada’s failure to comply with legal…
Joint news release – New data highlights troubling housing inequalities for people with disabilities
Press Release 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…
Legal Actions related to the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal Case on First Nations Children
Press Release Information Topic Compensation Jordan’s Principle Child and Family Services Jordan’s Principle Non-Compliance Motion Long-Term Reform Long-Term Reform Purpose Compensate victims of Canada’s discrimination in child and family services…
Celebrating Nova Scotia Human Rights Week
Press Release November 29, 2024 Nova Scotians are encouraged to join in celebrations marking Nova Scotia Human Rights Week from December 3 to 10. Last year, the Human Rights Commission…
SCO to Host United Nations in Winnipeg: Discussion on Global Indigenous Rights
Press Release November 26, 2024 ANISHINAABE AND DAKOTA TERRITORY, MB – The Southern Chiefs’ Organization (SCO) will host an International Seminar on the Right to Self-Determination in support of the…
AMC: Tribunal’s Jordan’s Principle Decision Exposes Critical Crisis in Funding and Services for First Nations Children
Press Release Treaty One Territory, Winnipeg – The Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs (AMC) welcomes the recent Canadian Human Rights Tribunal rulings under Jordan’s Principle as an essential step forward but…
OHRC and LCO release new tool to help organizations assess AI technologies to ensure they uphold human rights
Press Release November 6, 2024 TORONTO – Today, the Ontario Human Rights Commission (OHRC) and the Law Commission of Ontario (LCO) launched the Human Rights Impact Assessment for AI Technologies (“HRIA” or “the tool”),…
Joint Press Release: CEDAW Committee Urges Canada to Take Immediate Action and End Discrimination Against Indigenous Women
Press Release Joint Press Release: CEDAW Committee Urges Canada to Take Immediate Action and End Discrimination Against Indigenous Women October 31, 2024 (xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil Waututh)/…
Announcing the recipients of the OHRC’s 2024 Daniel G. Hill Human Rights Awards
Press Release October 21, 2024 TORONTO – The Ontario Human Rights Commission (OHRC) is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2024 Daniel G. Hill Human Rights Awards. The Awards recognize…
