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1. Business Plan 2018/19 - 2020/21

   The Ontario Human Rights Commission (OHRC) is an arm’s-length agency of the government of Ontario established under the Ontario’s Human Rights Code. The function of the OHRC is to protect, promote and advance respect for human rights in Ontario, as well as identify and promote the elimination of discriminatory practices, all in the public interest. The OHRC works in many ways to fulfill this mandate, including through education, policy development, public inquiries and litigation.

2. Case study 1: Darlene

   From: Teaching human rights in Ontario - A guide for Ontario schools

   As part of a government program, Darlene, a grade 12 graduate, got a job with a local garden nursery. She was to help Mr. M., the owner, tend plants and shrubs, place orders and serve customers.

   Mr. M's first review of Darlene's work showed that she was performing all her job duties exceedingly well. It was obvious that Darlene liked the work.

3. New OHRC report says sexualized dress codes “not on the menu”

   To coincide with International Women’s Day, the Ontario Human Rights Commission (OHRC) has released a new report that outlines commitments made by many of Ontario’s largest and most well-known restaurant chains to eliminate discriminatory dress codes for restaurant staff. Not on the Menu: Inquiry report on sexual and gender-based dress codes in Ontario’s restaurants outlines findings from an inquiry into dress codes at certain restaurants operating across Ontario.

4. 4. Context for the Inquiry

   From: Right to Read inquiry report

   WARNING: This section deals with topics that may cause trauma to some readers. It includes references to bullying, emotional and physical abuse, mental health challenges, self-harm and suicide. Please engage in self-care as you read this material.

5. 3. Issues unique to creed accommodation

   From: Human rights and creed research and consultation report

   While the notion of accommodation has been most developed in the context of disability, it is not new to creed. There are unique accommodation issues specific to creed that arise, in part due to the unique nature of religion and creed as a form and basis of social difference. Creed practices and observances, particularly those connected to religion, for instance, generally include collective dimensions and expressions, which can grate against the grain of widely accepted accommodation norms and principles (e.g.

6. Appendix 5 - Methodology

   From: From Impact to Action: Final report into anti-Black racism by the Toronto Police Service

    

   Data

   In March 2017, the OHRC retained Dr. Scot Wortley, PhD (Professor and Graduate Coordinator, Centre for Criminology & Sociolegal Studies, University of Toronto) to provide expert assistance with the Inquiry.[1] His role included analyzing data the OHRC obtained from the TPS and Special Investigations Unit (SIU) for the period from January 1, 2010, to June 30, 2017, as well as survey data related to:

7. Annexe B : Glossaire des termes associés à l’identité sexuelle et à l’expression de l’identité sexuelle

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

   Les mots qu’utilisent les gens pour se définir et définir les autres sont très importants. L’utilisation de termes appropriés peut servir à affirmer l’identité et à contester les attitudes discriminatoires. L’utilisation de termes non appropriés peut miner les capacités, rabaisser et renforcer l’exclusion. Les termes et explications qui suivent sont jugés à jour et appropriés au moment de mettre sous presse, mais leur sens et usage peuvent évoluer au fil du temps.

8. Ontario Human Rights Commission comment on Canada’s upcoming 24th and 25th Reports to the UN Committee on Elimination of Racial Discrimination

   The OHRC has prepared a submission in response to Canadian Heritage’s request for the views of human rights commissions to inform the Government of Canada as it prepares Canada's combined 24th and 25th periodic report to the United Nations on its implementation of the International Convention on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination.

9. Submission of the OHRC to the UN Special Rapporteur on adequate housing

   Under Canada’s federal system of government, legal jurisdiction over human rights, including housing, divides between different levels of government – federal, ten provincial and three territorial governments. Municipal governments are a creation of provincial/territorial legislation. All three levels of government have responsibility to implement human rights norms and standards, including the right to housing.

10. Strengthening Bill 3 (“Pay Transparency Act”) to protect human rights

    April 18, 2018 - The Ontario Human Rights Commission (OHRC) welcomes the opportunity to provide comments on Bill 3, An Act respecting transparency of pay in employment (the Bill). The OHRC is encouraged by the Bill’s potential to narrow the persistent gender pay gap and other employment discrimination. To be most effective, the draft legislation requires amendments as outlined below.

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