Appendix 1
From: Discussion paper: Toward a commission policy on gender identity
The following information provides a limited sampling of how ‘gender identity’ (and related terms) is viewed in various jurisdictions.
From: Discussion paper: Toward a commission policy on gender identity
The following information provides a limited sampling of how ‘gender identity’ (and related terms) is viewed in various jurisdictions.
From: Teaching human rights in Ontario - A guide for Ontario schools
Ableism: attitudes in society that devalue and limit the potential of persons with disabilities. People with disabilities are assumed to be less worthy of respect and consideration, less able to contribute and take part, and of less value than other people. Ableism can be conscious or unconscious and is embedded in institutions, systems or the broader culture of a society.
From: Right to Read inquiry report
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.
From: Teaching human rights in Ontario - A guide for Ontario schools
Much of Canada's human rights legislation was developed in the 20th century. The Constitution of the United States deals in large part with human rights; however, the British North America (BNA) Act did not address the issue at all. It focused instead on the division of powers between the federal government and the provinces and territories.
From: Teaching human rights in Ontario - A guide for Ontario schools
This activity is based on “Taking the Human Rights Temperature of Your School” which was adapted from the United Nations’ Universal Declaration of Human Rights.[4]
You can evaluate your school’s human rights climate using criteria derived from both the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights (the Declaration) and the Ontario Human Rights Code (the Code). The questions here are adapted from both of these sources.
From: Human Rights Project Charter - OHRC, MCSCS, MGS
From: Human Rights Project Charter - TPS & TPSB
From: Not on the menu: OHRC inquiry report on sexualized and gender-based dress codes in restaurants
Examples of gendered and/or sexualized dress code requirements or expectations that may violate the Human Rights Code:
Census family: A married couple and the children, if any, of either or both spouses; a couple living common-law and the children, if any, of either or both partners; or, a lone parent of any marital status with at least one child living in the same dwelling and the child or children. All members of a particular census family live in the same dwelling. A couple may be of opposite or same sex.
From: Taking the pulse: People's opinions on human rights in Ontario
The OHRC commissioned the Environics Research Group to do a public opinion survey on human rights in Ontario. The OHRC followed the Ontario Government procurement process for research services and the Environics Research Group was the successful vendor of record.
Environics conducted the survey between January 24 and February 2, 2017, and then provided the OHRC with cross-tabulation data tables and an analysis of findings along with the complete survey data file.