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1. Human Rights First: A plan for belonging in Ontario

    

2. Engagement guide

   From: Poverty Point of View (POV)

   OHRC engagement on poverty and systemic discrimination in the areas of accessible, adequate and affordable housing, mental health and addiction disabilities

    

    

3. Submission of the Ontario Human Rights Commission to the Ministry of the Solicitor General call for submissions on Modernizing the Regulatory Framework for Searches of People in Custody in Ontario’s Adult Correctional Institutions

    

   October 31, 2022

    

   Introduction

   On September 29, 2022, Ontario’s Ministry of the Solicitor General (Ontario) announced its proposal to create an updated regulatory framework under the Ministry of Correctional Services Act for strip searches of people in custody in Ontario’s adult correctional institutions.

   The Ontario Human Rights Commission (OHRC) supports Ontario’s decision to take steps to better regulate the use of strip searches in its correctional institutions.

4. Ontario Human Rights Commission comment on Canada’s upcoming 24th and 25th Reports to the UN Committee on Elimination of Racial Discrimination

   The OHRC has prepared a submission in response to Canadian Heritage’s request for the views of human rights commissions to inform the Government of Canada as it prepares Canada's combined 24th and 25th periodic report to the United Nations on its implementation of the International Convention on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination.

5. Reflect, reimagine, respond: results – Annual Report 2021-2022

   Reflect, reimagine, respond: results, the 2021-2022 Ontario Human Rights Commission Annual Report, provides a qualitative and quantitative update on our progress in meeting the commitments set out in our 2017-2022 strategic plan, Putting people and their rights at the centre. 

6. OHRC marks anniversary of the Afzaal family killings in London, Ontario

   Today we mark the painful anniversary of the tragic death of three generations of a Muslim Canadian family in London, Ontario.

7. La CODP marque l’anniversaire de la tuerie de la famille Afzaal à London (Ontario)

   Aujourd’hui nous marquons le difficile anniversaire de la mort tragique de trois générations d’une famille canadienne musulmane à London (Ontario).

8. Appendix 1: List of recommendations

   From: Right to Read inquiry report

   First Nations, Métis and Inuit experiences

   Recognize distinctions

   1. The Ministry of Education (Ministry), school boards and others should use “First Nations, Métis and Inuit” when possible and appropriate. Recognizing and distinguishing between First Nations, Métis and Inuit makes sure that all First Nations, Métis and Inuit children and youth see themselves in the school system, feel represented, and have trust that their unique needs are understood and being met.

    

9. 13. Systemic issues

   From: Right to Read inquiry report

   Introduction

   As well as examining the five issues identified in the inquiry’s terms of reference, the inquiry identified several other systemic issues that negatively affect Ontario students’ right to read. These have a negative effect on the quality of education services for students with disabilities, students from marginalized groups, and students who experience intersecting forms of disadvantage.

10. 4. Context for the Inquiry

    From: Right to Read inquiry report

    WARNING: This section deals with topics that may cause trauma to some readers. It includes references to bullying, emotional and physical abuse, mental health challenges, self-harm and suicide. Please engage in self-care as you read this material.

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