“The Canadian Human Rights Commission is very pleased with this decision. Recognizing the work that has been done by the Parties since January 2016, the decision will bring much needed focus in implementing what remains to be done as soon as possible. As we have said consistently throughout this process, too many children living in care continue to wake up without having seen a measurable difference or improvement in their day-to-day lives. That, above all else, is the true measure of success, and the Commission is eager to move forward with all parties to make that happen.”
Is Canada all talk when it comes to inclusion? Could we fall prey to the wave of intolerance washing over the western world?
“This is an historic moment for trans rights and for human rights in Canada. Today, we join the thousands of human rights advocates, trans individuals, families and children across Canada, as we welcome and celebrate the passage of Bill C-16.
Hearings will continue tomorrow before the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal in relation to the complaint, filed ten years ago, by The First Nations Child and Family Caring Society of Canada and the Assembly of First Nations regarding discrimination in the child welfare system on reserve. The Tribunal is now being asked to make final orders in this case, in order to provide all parties with clear parameters and objectives in the implementation of this decision.
Remarks at John Humphrey Centre for Peace and Human Rights 10th Annual Human Rights Awards, Marie-Claude Landry, Chief Commissioner, Canadian Human Rights Commission
As a result of Milloy’s complaint to the Canadian Human Rights Commission, ESDC ceased requesting documentation to change sex/gender designations in the Social Insurance Number register. ESDC, as part of a government-wide initiative, is conducting a review of the collection of sex/gender data. As an interim measure, pending completion of the government-wide review, ESDC will amend its client-facing documents and its procedures so that:
Last night, Canadians were murdered and injured because of their faith. In the face of this senseless terror and violence right here at home, it might be easy to be stunned and shocked into grief and silence.
The Canadian Human Rights Commission calls on the Government of Canada to fully implement recommendations of the United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW).
Speaking Notes of Marie-Claude Landry, Chief Commissioner, Canadian Human Rights Commission. Presentation to the Senate Standing Committee on Human Rights On the Human Rights of Prisoners in Canada
“Ensuring that children are given equal opportunities to thrive, regardless of their individual challenges, is the best way of ensuring human rights for all,” says Chief Commissioner Landry in the report’s opening message. “How they are treated today, will determine, in large measure, how they will treat others tomorrow.”