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Asking Canada for refugee status is not a crime

The deaths of migrants in detention in Canada, shines a light on thousands of undocumented people arbitrarily detained by Canada Border Services Agency because they requested asylum in Canada.

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  • Statements
  • Human Rights
  • 2016-03-18

Presentation to the Senate Standing Committee on Human Rights

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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  • Speeches
  • Human Rights
  • 2016-02-24

Defend And Protect Members Of Your Own Ranks

“I am very troubled by the results of the 2016 Survey on Sexual Misconduct in the Canadian Armed Forces. It sheds light on statistics related to the behavior of military personnel in Canada. One in three Regular Force members saw, heard or experienced discriminatory gestures while one in four women has been a victim of sexual assault since joining the forces. The numbers, while shocking, are worse when you consider that many people are not surprised by the result.

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  • Statements
  • Human Rights
  • 2016-11-29

Speak out against hate

Today we woke to news of a Swastika and an anti-Semitic slur spray painted on the door of an Ottawa rabbi’s home. Yesterday, posters promoting white supremacy were found in a Toronto park.

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  • News Releases
  • Human Rights
  • 2016-11-15

There are First Nations children right now in need of immediate relief

After leading the litigation on this historic human rights case for nearly a decade, we see today’s ruling as another positive step towards improving life and achieving equality for this and future generations of First Nations children and their families.

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  • Statements
  • Human Rights
  • 2016-09-15

Speech at the National Council of Canadian Muslims

Speech at the National Council of Canadian Muslims, Marie-Claude Landry, Chief Commissioner, Canadian Human Rights Commission

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  • Speeches
  • Human Rights
  • 2016-08-25

The path to an inclusive Canada

Speaking Notes of Marie-Claude Landry, Chief Commissioner, Canadian Human Rights Commission. Canadian Race Relations Foundation – National Conference

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  • Speeches
  • Human Rights
  • 2016-10-26

CHRC celebrates key milestone for LGBTQ2 rights around the world

The Canadian Human Rights Commission celebrates the UN Human Rights Council decision to create a Special Expert on sexual orientation and gender identity.

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  • News Releases
  • Human Rights
  • 2016-07-04

CHRC: An Ally in Achieving Social Justice and Social Change

Speaking Notes of Marie-Claude Landry, Chief Commissioner, Canadian Human Rights Commission. Remarks at The Indigenous Bar Association Conference

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  • Speeches
  • Human Rights
  • 2016-10-15

We want to encourage dialogue, not litigation

In the wake of the most recent Canadian Human Rights Tribunal order that the federal government implement the ruling in the First Nations Child Welfare Case, the Canadian Human Rights Commission is calling on all parties to come together and start talking about realistic solutions that will have a positive impact on the lives of Indigenous children and families.

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  • News Releases
  • Human Rights
  • 2016-09-21

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