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.

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

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

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

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.

Remarks at John Humphrey Centre for Peace and Human Rights 10th Annual Human Rights Awards, Marie-Claude Landry, Chief Commissioner, Canadian Human Rights Commission

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).

“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.