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  1. 'Coming out'

    From: Discussion paper: Toward a commission policy on gender identity

    ‘Coming out’ as a transsexual person connotes a cycle or pattern of acknowledgement that one’s gender identity does not match one’s birth assigned sex. That cycle may begin, for example, with acknowledgement to one’s self and move toward public acknowledgement. However, for many people, this process is not linear. It does not start with denial and end with acknowledgement. It may be a non-linear process where the individual struggles with denial and acknowledgement over a period of time until coming to terms with the true gender self.

  2. 1. Background

    From: Human Rights Project Charter - OHRC, MCSCS, MGS

    Following a lengthy hearing process, involving a complaint filed under the Human Rights Code by Michael McKinnon against the Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services, it was proposed that a joint working group of the three parties be struck to both support MCSCS’s change initiatives and to satisfy the OHRC’s need to ensure the process for change addresses its public interest concerns.

  3. 1. Introduction

    From: Human rights and policing: Creating and sustaining organizational change

    Over the past few decades, we have seen major changes in communities across Ontario and across Canada. The make-up of our neighbourhoods, and the needs and realities of residents, are very different than they were in past years. Police services are also evolving to reflect the needs and issues of the people they serve. Adding human rights values to the mix is an important part of this evolution.

  4. 1. Introduction

    From: Policy on preventing sexual and gender-based harassment

    Sexual harassment is a form of discrimination based on sex.[1] The Ontario Human Rights Code (the Code) prohibits all forms of discrimination based on sex, and includes provisions that focus on sexual harassment. The Code offers this protection in five “social” areas: services, goods and facilities; occupancy of accommodation (housing); contracts; employment; and membership in vocational associations such as trade unions.

  5. 1. Introduction

    From: Politique sur la prévention de la discrimination fondée sur l’identité sexuelle et l’expression de l’identité sexuelle

    Les personnes transgenres et les autres personnes qui ne se conforment pas aux stéréotypes sexospécifiques sont issues de tous les milieux. Elles proviennent de toutes les classes sociales, cultures, races et religions, occupent tous les genres d’emploi et sont de toutes les orientations sexuelles. On les retrouve partout en Ontario et dans le monde entier, où elles contribuent à la vie de leur collectivité.

  6. 1. Introduction

    From: Policy on preventing discrimination because of pregnancy and breastfeeding

    The Ontario Human Rights Code states that it is public policy in Ontario to recognize the inherent dignity and worth of every person and to provide for equal rights and opportunities without discrimination. The Code aims to create a climate of understanding and mutual respect for the dignity and worth of each person, so that each person feels a part of the community and feels able to contribute to the community.

  7. 1. Introduction

    From: By the Numbers: A statistical profile of people with mental health and addiction disabilities in Ontario

    Many Ontarians with mental health or addiction disabilities experience significant disadvantage in society, such as chronic poverty, lower levels of education, lack of access to affordable housing, high unemployment and lack of societal supports. Discrimination, which arises from negative attitudes, stereotypes and systemic practices, is a significant barrier, and may contribute to these social and economic disadvantages.

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