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  1. The Commission’s mandate

    From: Annual report 2005-2006

    The Ontario Human Rights Commission (the “Commission”) is an independent, arm's length agency of the provincial government, accountable to the Legislature through the Attorney General. As Canada’s oldest Commission, it was established in 1961 to administer the Ontario Human Rights Code (the “Code”). The Commission's mandate is to protect, promote and advance human rights in Ontario, and this mandate is central to building stronger, safer communities.

  2. The Commission and the Human Rights Code

    From: Annual report 2006-2007

    The Ontario Human Rights Commission (the “Commission”) is an independent, arm's length agency of the provincial government. Canada’s oldest commission, it was established in 1961 to protect, promote, and advance human rights, as set out in Ontario’s Human Rights Code (the “Code”). The Commission has broad functions and powers under the Code and acts independently on behalf of the public interest.

  3. Taking conflicting rights to the next step – the Christian Horizons decision

    From: Annual Report 2010-2011: Looking back, moving forward

    Tribunals and courts face a growing need to balance competing rights, in areas such as religion and sexual orientation. One example of this balancing act is Ontario Human Rights Commission v. Christian Horizons, a lengthy and complex case which was appealed to the Ontario Divisional Court.

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