Canadian Human Rights Commission

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📣 We’re expanding to new platforms to better engage with you. Follow us on Bluesky & LinkedIn for updates on #HumanRights. Stay connected! www.linkedin.com/company/cana...

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Bullying takes many forms. From taunts based on sexual orientation, race, and disability, to everyday acts of exclusion. This #PinkShirtDay, let’s stand for respect and inclusion and help create safer spaces for everyone.

The Commission remains steadfast in its mission to promote equality and non-discrimination, improve access to justice, and to address anti-Black racism and systemic discrimination in Canadian society.

Learn more about our anti-racism efforts: www.chrc-ccdp.gc.ca/resources/pu...

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This #BlackHistoryMonth, systemic changes are helping ensure that human rights protections respond fairly to everyone in Canada. We’re continually improving our complaint processes to better address race-based complaints and strengthen internal equity and accountability.

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From Viola Desmond to Oscar Peterson to Desmond Cole, Black Canadians have been at the forefront of human rights milestones throughout Canada’s history.

This #BlackHistoryMonth, we’re celebrating Black voices from across history. Which Black Canadian story has inspired you the most?

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February 14 is #HaveAHeartDay, a youth-led reconciliation day. Let's help ensure Indigenous children get the services they need - to grow up safely, get a good education, & be proud of who they are. Learn more: fncaringsociety.com/have-a-heart

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February 14 is #PinkTriangleDay! Formerly used as a symbol of oppression, the pink triangle has been reclaimed as a symbol of 2SLGBTQI+ pride, resistance, and solidarity. Today, let’s celebrate the #HumanRight to be yourself and live your truth, and the freedom to love who you love.

Black History in Canada Education Guide

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On the left, the text reads: “Black people in Canada have shaped our society in countless ways.” On the right, three Black individuals – a female construction worker wearing a white hard hat, a male doctor and a female athlete.

From the first Black communities in Canada to today’s leaders, Black people in Canada have shaped our society in countless ways. #BlackHistoryMonth invites us to notice, learn, and act. Because #HumanRights are built by all of us, together.

On the left, the text reads: “Black History Month”. On the right, three Black individuals – an older Black man, a young Black girl and a middle-aged Black woman are smiling against a black background with red, yellow and green stripes.

#BlackHistoryMonth is an opportunity to celebrate the leadership, creativity, and influence Black people in Canada continue to bring to the country.

Statement ➡️: www.chrc-ccdp.gc.ca/resources/ne...

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Today, on #January29, we remember the six innocent people killed and many others injured in the 2017 attack on the Centre culturel islamique de Québec, simply for gathering to pray. Read our full statement: www.chrc-ccdp.gc.ca/resources/ne...

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Today, on #InternationalHolocaustRemembranceDay, the CHRC joins people across Canada in honouring the millions of lives taken during the Holocaust.

We call on everyone in Canada, to stand united today — and every day — against antisemitism. Statement: www.chrc-ccdp.gc.ca/resources/ne...

View the plan and opportunities to provide feedback here: www.chrc-ccdp.gc.ca/resources/pu...

As we continue this journey, we remain guided by the voices of people with lived experience, and by the belief that Canada is stronger when every person is included and able to fully participate — without barriers.

This plan has been informed by our employees, civil society organizations, and the broader community, and shaped by the understanding that accessibility isn’t something we finish — it’s something that keeps changing and improving over time.

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The CHRC has published its 2026-2028 Accessibility Plan— the next chapter in our ongoing efforts to build a barrier-free and inclusive organization for all.

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📣 We’re expanding to new platforms to better engage with you. Follow us on Bluesky & LinkedIn for updates on #HumanRights. Stay connected! bsky.app/profile/cdnh... & www.linkedin.com/company/cana...

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We are committed to providing you with inclusive and accessible services. Visit our updated Accommodation Policy for the public to understand our accommodations process. Available in HTML and ASL: www.chrc-ccdp.gc.ca/resources/fo...

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December 21 marks 60 years of the Convention on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (#CERD).

Racism still impacts Indigenous, Black, and other racialized communities in Canada.

This milestone is a call to action to challenge bias and advance dignity and human rights for everyone.

The results and recommendations underline the need for stronger action to ensure accessible, inclusive #housing for everyone. Report: www.chrc-ccdp.gc.ca/resources/pu...

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News: Check out our new summary report and recommendations on the right to housing for people with #disabilities. The findings show significant gaps in housing safety, accessibility, and adequate support.

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The cost of living is leaving people behind. This #HumanRightsDay, let’s treat access to the essentials of life as a matter of rights. We are stronger when everyone is included.

Read our statement: www.chrc-ccdp.gc.ca/resources/ne...

YouTube video by Canadian Human Rights Commission - CHRC Know Your Human Rights

#HumanRights shape our everyday experiences – from the choices we make to the responsibilities we share. This #HumanRightsDay, let’s celebrate all the ways human rights touch our lives, protect people, and make a fairer Canada: www.youtube.com/watch?v=tmxg...

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Tomorrow on #December6, we remember the 14 women whose lives were taken simply because they were women.

Gender-based violence must be confronted in our communities. To end femicide, we must challenge misogyny and hate wherever we see it.

Learn more: www.canada.ca/en/women-gen...

A diverse group of people with disabilities moves confidently down a bright, modern hallway. The group includes individuals using wheelchairs, a person with a guide dog, and others walking with mobility aids. They are smiling, engaged, and carrying notebooks or folders. On the left side of the graphic, large text reads: “Statement – Advancing disability rights and building an accessible Canada starts with inclusion.”

Today, on the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, we celebrate the many ways people with disabilities strengthen our country. Read the joint statement: www.chrc-ccdp.gc.ca/resources/ne...

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Happy #IDPD! Today we celebrate the many ways people with #disabilities strengthen our country. Accessibility and inclusion are fundamental human rights. Let’s work together to build an accessible Canada where everyone can thrive and live with dignity.

Read our latest submission to the committee on the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women 👇 #CEDAW

www.chrc-ccdp.gc.ca/resources/pu...

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Today, on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, we reaffirm our commitment to a Canada where all women and girls, in all their diversity, can live free from violence, discrimination, and fear.

The text "Transgender Day of Remembrance - November 20" on a transgender Flag.

Trans, Two-Spirit, non-binary, and gender-diverse people continue to face discrimination and violence. On #TransgenderDayofRemembrance, we honour those lost to anti-trans violence and affirm that trans people deserve safety, dignity, and visibility. Hate has no place in Canada. #TDoR

Happy #TransAwarenessWeek! A time for us to uplift the voices of the transgender community and the issues they face. Let’s commit to upholding trans rights and to creating a safe & inclusive Canada for trans people year-round.