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  1. Communities for Change: Community Engagement Strategy & 2017 Inaugural Community Advisory Group Summit Report

    In 2015-2016, the Ontario Human Rights Commission (OHRC) undertook a strategic planning process that involved extensive conversations with nearly 300 people representing over 80 organizations across Ontario. By far, the strongest theme that emerged was the need to implement a strategic, meaningful, consistent, accessible and sustainable approach to stakeholder engagement. 

  2. V. Identifying discrimination in rental housing

    From: Policy on human rights and rental housing

    1. Defining discrimination

    The Code provides that every person has the right to be treated equally in the area of housing without discrimination because of any of the grounds set out in the Code. The purpose of anti-discrimination laws is to prevent the violation of human dignity and freedom through the imposition of disadvantage, stereotyping, or political or social prejudice.

  3. VIII. Discrimination

    From: The Ontario Safe Schools Act: School discipline and discrimination

    Nearly all the interviewees identified discrimination – direct and systemic – as the main reason why the application of discipline in schools has a disproportionate impact on racial minority students and students with disabilities. Some interviewees also pointed out that there are multiple and intersecting grounds of discrimination, including race, disability, poverty and immigrant/refugee status.

    A. General Perceptions

    1. Black Students

    Many Black students who are suspended or expelled believe that it is because of discrimination:

  4. Agir aujourd’hui, investir dans l’avenir : Rapport annuel 2017/18

    Le présent rapport brosse le tableau des progrès accomplis par la CODP pour créer une culture de responsabilisation en matière de droits de la personne. On y trouve des informations à jour sur les mesures prises pour atteindre les objectifs fixés dans notre Plan stratégique 2017-2022, Placer les personnes et leurs droits au centre de nos préoccupations, qui s’articule autour de la réconciliation autochtone, du système de justice pénale, de la pauvreté et de l’éducation, autant de secteurs où le moindre changement au paysage peut avoir un impact exponentiel.

  5. Getting to know our Commissioners

    July 15, 2021

    This series profiling OHRC Commissioners offers a deeper look at who the Commissioners are, what drives them to advance human rights, and what issues are currently most important to them. The fifth in the series features Commissioner Pieters, who brings to the Commission over two decades of leadership roles in equity initiatives in the education sector as teacher, vice-principal and principal. 

  6. Getting to know our Commissioners

    July 28, 2021

    This series profiling OHRC Commissioners offers a deeper look at who the Commissioners are, what drives them to advance human rights, and what issues are currently most important to them. The sixth in the series features Commissioner Eyolfson, a lawyer who practices alternative dispute resolution, providing independent investigation, mediation and adjudication services, primarily in the area of human rights. 

  7. Corporate initiatives

    From: Annual report 2000–2001

    The past year’s results show that the Commission is now better positioned than ever before to meet the challenges of its mandate: it has a current caseload, an all-time high in public education activities and some recent high profile policy initiatives have received very favourable public reaction.  Both its community partners and government have acknowledged and recognized the progress that the Commission has made in its work.

  8. 4. The OHRC’s 2008-2012 priorities, initiatives and impacts

    From: Ontario Human Rights Commission Submission regarding Section 57 three-year statutory review of the Ontario Human Rights System

    In November 2008, following public town hall meetings with individuals and groups across the province, the OHRC finalized strategic and business plans to guide its work under its new mandate for the following three years. Our aim is to educate, empower and mobilize partners in communities across the province to raise awareness, help identify concerns and implement solutions.

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