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  1. The missing link: Tolerance, accommodation and... equality

    From: Creed, freedom of religion and human rights - Special issue of Diversity Magazine - Volume 9:3 Summer 2012

    This paper encourages a rethinking of the ideas of tolerance and accommodation, suggesting that these concepts may be inappropriate for a country that has a history of diversity, multiculturalism and equality. The paper considers the contexts in which the language of tolerance and accommodation is located.

  2. Trying to put an ocean in a paper cup: An argument for the "un-definition of religion"

    From: Creed, freedom of religion and human rights - Special issue of Diversity Magazine - Volume 9:3 Summer 2012

    Critiques of Canada’s legal definition of religion run in opposing directions. Some argue that the definition is too wide and lacks an objective aspect; others claim that the definition is too narrow and fails to capture religion’s cultural aspects. The author suggests that religion may not be susceptible to a comprehensive definition, and argues that an approach that draws on analogies would be more appropriate.

  3. Towards an inclusive interpretation of 'creed'

    From: Creed, freedom of religion and human rights - Special issue of Diversity Magazine - Volume 9:3 Summer 2012

    The Ontario Humanist Society (OHS) is representative of Humanist ethical communities of choice, with an established institutional history supporting deeply held ethical beliefs and principles as a ‘living’ creed. These communities are currently excluded by definition from the concept of the OHRC definition of ‘creed.’ As a result, the collective rights of Humanists and other such ethical communities of choice are not recognized under the Ontario Human Rights Code. On that account, we argue for a more inclusive interpretation of the term ‘creed’ in this paper, which is a collaborative work by the OHS Ethical Action Committee.

  4. Toward a definition of legitimate religions

    From: Creed, freedom of religion and human rights - Special issue of Diversity Magazine - Volume 9:3 Summer 2012

    This article explores the manner in which individuals, organizations, and institutions of civil society can identify and distinguish legitimate faith communities from those who would use the purloined language and symbols of religion to advance non-creedal and illegitimate objectives.

  5. The need for greater protection of religious associational rights in employment

    From: Creed, freedom of religion and human rights - Special issue of Diversity Magazine - Volume 9:3 Summer 2012

    The exemption from the prohibition of employment discrimination (section 24(1)(a) of the Human Rights Code) is a concern for religious communities; narrow interpretation results in undue infringement of the right to freely associate with others in a religious community.

  6. Human rights, sexuality and religion: Between policy and identity

    From: Creed, freedom of religion and human rights - Special issue of Diversity Magazine - Volume 9:3 Summer 2012

    As important policy changes are discussed and opened to public response, the urgency to reflect more critically about the narrow and essentialized identity constructions within policy is evidenced. While there will continue to be conflict in the public arena regarding religion and sexuality, from those who identify solely with one aspect and condemn or criticize the other, our policies should be reflective and inclusive of more than these narrow assumptions; if our policies and the application of policies can become more adaptive in response to these challenges, perhaps the assumed inherent conflict can be managed with more productive, alternative strategies.

  7. Indigenous Peoples in Ontario and the Ontario Human Rights Code (brochure)

    2015 - The Ontario Human Rights Code is a provincial law that gives everybody the right to be free from discrimination in five parts of society – called social areas – based on one or more grounds. The five social areas are: employment, housing, services and facilities (such as education, health care, police, government, shops or restaurants), unions and vocational associations, and contracts or agreements.

  8. Les Autochtones de l’Ontario et le Code des droits de la personne de l’Ontario (brochure)

    2012 - Le Code des droits de la personne de l’Ontario est une loi provinciale qui donne à tout le monde le droit à un traitement égal sans discrimination dans des domaines comme l’emploi, le logement ou les services (notamment magasins ou restaurants), les installations (comme les écoles ou hôpitaux), les syndicats et associations professionnelles et les contrats ou ententes.

  9. En tant qu’employeur, dois-je donner congé à mes employés pour qu’ils puissent célébrer leurs fêtes religieuses? Si oui, ces congés doivent-ils être payés?

    From: Foire aux questions

    Les employeurs ont l’obligation de tenir compte des croyances de leurs employés, à moins de pouvoir démontrer que cela cause un préjudice injustifié, notamment en octroyant à ces employés des jours de congé pour qu’ils puissent célébrer leurs fêtes religieuses. Un employeur doit offrir à ses employés la possibilité de s’absenter sans perte de revenu ou sans prendre du temps sur leurs jours de vacances.

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