Discrimination Assistance

Programs that provide assistance for people who believe that they have been treated unfairly or denied normal privileges based on their age, gender, race or ethnocultural origin, nationality, religion, disability, source of income, sexual orientation, same-sex partner status, criminal convictions, political beliefs, marital status or family status. Discrimination protections may be covered by provisions of the Charter of Rights, but are more frequently addressed by statutory law at the federal, provincial or municipal level.

 

Services

Office of the Canadian Human Rights Commission Office, located in Ottawa.

Established by the province of Ontario to administer the Ontario Human Rights Code. Works to promote, protect, and advance human rights through outreach, cooperation and partnership.

An independent agency, funded by the Government of Ontario, to provide legal services to individuals who have experienced discrimination. Provides legal assistance to individuals in making an application to the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario to resolve a human rights dispute.

Offers legal services, education, and system navigation to the LGBTQ+ and Two Spirit community in Hamilton. This is a francophone project that has an accompanying English component.

Services include:

Canadian Human Rights Commission:
  • administers the Canadian Human Rights Act
  • handles complaints (including sexual harassment) against organizations
  • carries out compliance audits of employers and service providers
  • helps ensure that everyone in Canada is treated fair
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