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  1. Commission statement concerning issues raised by complaints against Maclean's Magazine

    April 9, 2008

    In a recent decision, the Ontario Human Rights Commission (the “Commission”) decided not to proceed with complaints filed against Maclean’s magazine related to an article “The future belongs to Islam”. The complainants alleged that the content of the magazine and Maclean’s refusal to provide space for a rebuttal violated their human rights.

  2. Communiqué de la Commission concernant les questions soulevées par les plaintes contre le magazine Maclean's

    April 9, 2008

    Dans une décision récente, la Commission ontarienne des droits de la personne (la « Commission ») a décidé de ne pas donner suite aux plaintes déposées contre le magazine Maclean suite à la publication de l’article « The future belongs to Islam » (l'avenir appartient à l'Islam). Les plaignants ont allégué que le contenu de l’article et le refus de Maclean de fournir l'espace pour une réfutation ont violé leurs droits de la personne.

  3. Commission issues statement on decision in Maclean’s cases

    April 9, 2008

    Toronto -The Ontario Human Rights Commission has decided not to proceed with complaints filed against Maclean’s magazine related to its publication of an article “The future belongs to Islam.” The complainants alleged that the content of the article and Maclean’s refusal to provide space for a rebuttal violated their human rights. The decision means that the complaints will not be referred to a hearing before the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario.

  4. Khalsa Sikhs can wear kirpan in Toronto courthouses

    May 15, 2012

    Toronto – Sikhs who wish to enter a Toronto courthouse wearing a kirpan (stylized representation of a sword) now face fewer barriers according to a settlement reached with the Toronto Police Service, Toronto Police Services Board, and the Ministry of the Attorney General. The Toronto Police Service (“TPS”) agreed to revise its procedures to ensure that practicing members of the Sikh faith will be allowed to wear kirpans in public areas of courthouses, subject to an individualized risk assessment.

  5. Les Sikhs de la Khalsa peuvent porter le kirpan dans les palais de justice de Toronto

    May 15, 2012

    Toronto – Les Sikhs qui désirent entrer dans un palais de justice de Toronto en portant le kirpan (représentation stylisée d’une épée) se heurtent dorénavant à moins d’obstacles en vertu d’une entente conclue avec les services de police de Toronto, le Conseil de services policiers de Toronto et le ministère du Procureur général. Les services de police de Toronto (SPT) s’engagent à réviser leurs procédures de façon à s’assurer que les membres pratiquants de la communauté Sikh puissent porter le kirpan dans les aires publiques des palais de justice, sous réserve d’une évaluation personnalisée des risques.

  6. Re: White liberal guilt

    May 24, 2012

    Tarek Fatah is wrong to suggest I or anyone else “forced” Toronto Police to allow Khalsa Sikhs to wear kirpans in courtrooms. Acting Deputy Chief Jeff McGuire said the police were “pleased to have worked cooperatively to arrive at a procedure which recognizes the needs and rights of the Sikh community and the obligation to provide a safe, secure and accessible courthouse environment."

  7. Objet : Culpabilité du milieu libéral blanc

    May 24, 2012

    Tarek Fatah se trompe lorsqu’il prétend que les services de police de Toronto ont été « forcés » par moi ou quiconque de laisser les Sikhs de la Khalsa porter des kirpans dans les salles d’audience des palais de justice. Comme l’a indiqué le chef de police par intérim, Jeff McGuire, les services de police « sont heureux du travail collaboratif mené pour établir une procédure qui reconnaît les besoins et les droits de la communauté Sikh, ainsi que l’obligation d’assurer le maintien de palais de justice accessibles, où règne la sécurité ».

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

    June 11, 2012

    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.

  9. "Compassion, justice and a renewal of our pledge against hatred should mark this day of mourning", says Chief Commissioner Keith Norton

    September 14, 2001

    Toronto - Commenting on the horrible tragedy of September 11th, the Chief Commissioner of the Ontario Human Rights Commission, Mr Keith Norton, issued a call to civic, religious and community leaders "to jointly take leadership in the fight against hatred and to be vigilant against any backlash which might be directed against innocent persons or communities. It is surely time for a show of solidarity, especially among our major religious groups, to affirm that acts of violence motivated by hate are not justified by the teachings of any faith."

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