From: Policy on preventing discrimination based on mental health disabilities and addictions
Section 8 of the Code protects people from reprisal or threats of reprisal.[146] A reprisal is an action, or threat, that is intended as retaliation for claiming or enforcing a right under the Code.
From: Policy on preventing discrimination based on mental health disabilities and addictions
There are different types of programs, laws and policies that target, serve or benefit people with disabilities, including mental health disabilities or addictions. These include programs, laws and policies that:
From: Policy on preventing discrimination based on mental health disabilities and addictions
Under the Code, employers and unions, housing providers and service providers have a duty to accommodate the needs of people with psychosocial disabilities to make sure they have equal opportunities, equal access and can enjoy equal benefits. Employment, housing, services and facilities must be designed inclusively or adapted to accommodate people with psychosocial disabilities in a way that promotes integration and full participation.
From: Policy on preventing discrimination based on mental health disabilities and addictions
Organizations covered by the Code have a duty to accommodate to the point of undue hardship. Accommodation need not be provided if it causes undue or excessive hardship. However, some degree of hardship is acceptable.
The Code prescribes only three considerations when assessing whether an accommodation would cause undue hardship:
From: Policy on preventing discrimination based on mental health disabilities and addictions
While the Code specifies that there are only three factors that will be considered when determining whether the test for undue hardship has been met (cost, outside sources of funding and health and safety issues), in some cases, courts and tribunals have recognized that even where these three factors are not at issue, there is not a limitless right to accommodation.[257] There may be other narrow circumstances where it may not be possible to accommodate a person’s addiction or mental health disability.
From: Policy on preventing discrimination based on mental health disabilities and addictions
The ultimate responsibility for maintaining an environment free from discrimination and harassment rests with employers, housing providers, service providers and other responsible parties covered by the Code. It is not acceptable to choose to stay unaware of discrimination or harassment of a person with a mental health disability or addiction, whether or not a human rights claim has been made.
From: Politique sur la prévention de la discrimination fondée sur les troubles mentaux et les dépendances
Cerner la meilleure façon de décrire les personnes comporte des défis inhérents. En raison de la variété d’approches adoptées pour définir un problème de santé mentale ou une dépendance, les personnes touchées peuvent se définir de nombreuses façons. Les termes utilisés pour définir les groupes et les personnes aux prises avec des handicaps évoluent en fonction du climat politique et social et de ce que la société juge approprié.
From: Politique sur la prévention de la discrimination fondée sur les troubles mentaux et les dépendances
From: Politique sur la prévention de la discrimination fondée sur les troubles mentaux et les dépendances
Les personnes ayant des handicaps psychosociaux sont plus susceptibles d’avoir un revenu faible que les personnes sans handicap psychosocial, et bon nombre d’entre elles affichent une pauvreté chronique.
From: Politique sur la prévention de la discrimination fondée sur les troubles mentaux et les dépendances
Aux termes du Code, les employeurs, syndicats, fournisseurs de services et fournisseurs de logements ont le devoir de tenir compte des besoins des personnes ayant des handicaps psychosociaux pour veiller à ce qu’elles aient les mêmes possibilités et avantages, et le même accès que le reste de la population.
