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1. APPENDIX B: Housing Protections in Canadian Human Rights Legislation

   From: Human Rights and rental housing in Ontario: Background paper

   
   

   Ground

   CAN

   AB

   BC

   MB

   NB

2. Appendix B: Policy development process

   From: Policy on competing human rights

   Over the past several years, the OHRC has taken many steps to advance understanding of how best to address competing rights. In 2005, the OHRC began the dialogue by releasing a research paper entitled, Balancing Conflicting Rights: Towards an Analytical Framework.[97] The paper provided the public with preliminary information that would promote discussion and further research without taking any firm policy positions.

3. Appendix B: Policy position

   From: Not on the menu: OHRC inquiry report on sexualized and gender-based dress codes in restaurants

   OHRC policy position on sexualized and gender-specific dress codes

   Some Ontario employers require female employees to dress in a sexualized or gender-specific way at work, such as expecting women to wear high heels, short skirts, tight clothing or low-cut tops. These kinds of dress codes reinforce stereotypical and sexist notions about how women should look and may violate Ontario’s Human Rights Code.

4. Appendix B: Survey demographic information

   From: Under suspicion: Research and consultation report on racial profiling in Ontario

   This section provides information on the demographics of survey respondents who took the racial profiling survey.

   1. Region

   Table 11. Region where respondent lives
   by first letter in respondent’s postal code

5. Appendix B: Survey questionnaire

   From: Taking the pulse: People's opinions on human rights in Ontario

   This survey is being conducted on behalf of the Ontario Human Rights Commission. The questions are general and your responses will not be attributed to you in any way. It will take approximately 15 minutes to complete.

   1. Are you 18 years of age or older and a resident of Ontario? (Select one response only)

         Yes

         No       [TERMINATE]

6. Appendix C – Glossary

   From: In the zone: Housing, human rights and municipal planning

    

   Affordable housing: Under the Investment in Affordable Housing program, the federal/provincial governments define affordable housing as new rental housing that is rented at no more than 80% of the local average market rent as determined by Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation.

   Arterial road: Major traffic and transit route, intended to carry large volumes of traffic.

   As of right use: Land uses that are automatically allowed by laws such as a municipality’s zoning bylaw.

7. Appendix C – Resource list

   From: Human Rights at Work 2008 - Third Edition

   This resource list is not exhaustive – please let us know if there are other resources that we can add. This list was compiled by Commission staff and identifies groups and publications that may deal with human rights issues. The Commission does not endorse, promote or vouch for any of the resources. Please consult with the resource directly for more information.

8. Appendix D: Case examples for resolving competing rights

   From: Policy on competing human rights

   Scenario 1: The Prom

   Recognizing rights

   1. What are the claims about?

   Matt’s Claim Matt is a gay 17-year-old student attending a publicly funded Catholic high school. He wishes to go to the prom with a same-sex date. The prom is being held at a rental hall off school property. He is considering seeking a court injunction because the prom is only weeks away.

9. Appendix D: OHRC resources

   From: Not on the menu: OHRC inquiry report on sexualized and gender-based dress codes in restaurants

   OHRC Resources on Dress Codes, Sexual and Gender-Based Harassment, and Employment

   Dress Codes

   • Policy position on sexualized and gender-specific dress codes
   • Sample gender-neutral dress code

10. Appendix E – Accommodation template for employers

    From: Human Rights at Work 2008 - Third Edition

    This template may be used by an employer to meet Code-related accommodation needs, in consultation and collaboration with the employee. This form is a starting point for discussion and will need to be modified to address the specific issues that arise in individual situations. Additional pages can be added if needed. Electronic copies of this form are available online for download at www.ohrc.on.ca.

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