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1. La Commission fait appel à une plus grande vigilance

   Toronto - Le commissaire en chef, M. Keith Norton, a réitéré aujourd’hui son appel à une plus grande vigilance et a souligné qu’il faut atteindre un équilibre entre la protection des droits de la personne et le maintien de la sécurité publique. À l’occasion du premier anniversaire des événements tragiques du 11 septembre dernier, M. Norton a déclaré ce qui suit : « Bien que nous aimerions croire que la tolérance fait partie de nos valeurs fondamentales, c’est avec regret que nous devons constater que des incidents de haine et de discrimination à l’endroit de membres de certaines communautés de notre société, après les événements de l’année dernière, montrent qu’il faut continuer à faire preuve de vigilance ».

2. Letter to Ontario's Attorney General expressing concern about allowing public officials to refuse to marry same-sex couples

   Toronto - I am writing to express concern over recent comments attributed to the Honourable Irwin Cotler urging provinces to allow public officials who are licensed to perform marriage ceremonies to refuse to perform this service for same-sex couples. As you know, the Ontario Human Rights Commission (the “Commission”) intervened in the Same Sex Marriage Reference before the Supreme Court of Canada to protect the right of gay and lesbian Canadians to get married. In this regard, the Commission agreed with the Attorney General of Canada’s position that requiring a religious official to perform a marriage ceremony that does not accord with his or her religious beliefs about marriage would violate section 2(a) of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms (the “Charter”).

3. Statement from the Ontario Human Rights Commission on the recent attack on the Islamic Cultural Centre of Quebec City

   Beyond remorse – to action. It has now been two weeks since the tragic attack on a Quebec City mosque. Many individuals and organizations across Canada properly voiced their outrage, their sorrow and their support for our Muslim neighbours. But there is more to be done – and this is the time to do it. Taking lasting action is the best way to remember and honour the victims. First, we must acknowledge that Islamophobia is real, and is embedded across our society including right here in Ontario.

4. Déclaration de la CODP au sujet de la tuerie de masse à London (Ontario)

   Cet acte horrible et absurde souligne le besoin de condamner sans équivoque la discrimination fondée sur la croyance et le racisme comme déplorables et contraires aux valeurs et croyances fondamentales de notre société.

5. 2021 year-end highlights: A brief look at OHRC’s work this year

   2021 has been a year of recovery, human rights challenges and adapting to the new normal. Through it, the Ontario Human Rights Commission has relentlessly continued to address pervasive inequities and systemic discrimination and racism with measures grounded in the Ontario Human Rights Code. As the journey continues, take a moment to look at some of the highlighted work of the OHRC from 2021.

6. Statement on tackling anti-Black racism in education

   The Ontario Human Rights Commission (OHRC) has been inspired and encouraged to see communities honour the legacies of Black people and celebrate Black joy. Indeed, experiences, histories, and identities differ among Black communities, but common to their experiences are talent, skill, dignity, and excellence, which reflect Black joy. 

7. June 15 marks 50 years for Ontario’s Human Rights Code

   Toronto – June 15 is the 50th anniversary of Ontario’s Human Rights Code – the first such code in Canada. To mark this important event, the Ontario Human Rights Commission (the OHRC) is working with partners across Ontario to look back at human rights over the 50 years, and look ahead to the human rights of tomorrow. Highlights include a commemorative plaque and the “Proclamation Project” with municipalities across Ontario.

8. Insurance industry urged to avoid using enumerated grounds of discrimination and genetic testing information for measuring risk

   Toronto - The Ontario Human Rights Commission today released a report on consultations it conducted on human rights issues in insurance. In accordance with the Commission's mandate, the objective of the consultation was to promote awareness, understanding and advancement of human rights in the area of insurance and to examine alternatives to current practices by obtaining input from experts and regulators in the insurance industry as well as from consumers. Access to insurance in our society raises significant issues about distributive justice and fairness in the public sphere, issues that have received scant attention in Canada and in Ontario.

9. Human rights policy in Ontario - 2008 edition

   On this 45th anniversary of the Ontario Human Rights Code, I am pleased to present the fourth edition of Human Rights Policy in Ontario, a publication first introduced in 1998. I am also pleased that Carswell, a respected publisher of employment and human rights related material, is our partner in putting together this latest compendium of the Ontario Human Rights Commission’s policies and guidelines.

10. 7. Accommodation policy and procedure

    From: A policy primer: Guide to developing human rights policies and procedures

    A. Description and rationale

    Under the Code, organizations are required to prevent and remove barriers and provide accommodation to the point of undue hardship. The principle of accommodation arises most frequently in the context of creed, family status, sex (pregnancy) and disability, as well as age, gender identity and gender expression.

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