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1. Other approaches to multiple grounds

   From: An intersectional approach to discrimination: Addressing multiple grounds in human rights claims

   As discussed above, the intersectional approach is the preferred one for complaints and cases that cite multiple grounds. Nevertheless, there are other ways in which multiple grounds matters are being handled by human rights bodies, courts and international bodies such as the United Nations (the “UN”). In some instances, the grounds are looked at sequentially to see whether discrimination can be made out on the basis of each one in turn.

2. Tables

   From: Annual report 2001-2002

   Table 1: New Complaints Filed by Social Area and Grounds Cited

   Total Number of Complaints Filed:  2,438

   Accommodation

   6

   4

   3

3. Tables

   From: Annual report 2000–2001

   Table 1: New Complaints Filed by Social Area and Grounds Cited

   Total Number of Complaints Filed: 1,775

   Accommodation

   34

   16

   3

   13

4. 12. Resolving human rights issues in the workplace

   From: Human Rights at Work 2008 - Third Edition

   This section addresses the many practical issues that arise when an employer is called on to resolve human rights issues using existing human rights policies and complaint resolution procedures. For more information about proactively establishing a human rights strategy to prevent and address discrimination, refer to Section IV-1a) – “Strategy to prevent and address human rights issues.”

5. Human Rights Commission updates policy to reflect same-sex marriage rights

   Toronto - The Ontario Human Rights Commission (the “Commission”) has released an updated version of its Policy on Discrimination and Harassment because of Sexual Orientation, Chief Commissioner Barbara Hall announced today.

6. In the news

   From: OHRC Today: Annual report 2014 - 2015

   Mental health disabilities, addictions and human rights take centre stage in Ontario

   In summer 2014, along with its partners at Ryerson University, the OHRC released its new Policy on preventing discrimination based on mental health disabilities and addictions. This policy provides user-friendly guidance on how to define, assess, handle and resolve human rights issues related to mental health and addiction disabilities.

7. ILO briefing note: Prepared by the Ontario Human Rights Commission (OHRC) for the Ontario Ministry of Labour

   ISSUE: Input on the International Labour Organization (ILO) Discrimination (Employment and Occupation) Convention 111^[1] for Canada’s 2011 Article 22 Report as it pertains to the mandate of the Ontario Human Rights Commission (OHRC).

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8. Relevant Code provisions

   From: Policy on discrimination and language

   Services, goods and facilities
   Section 1: Every person has a right to equal treatment with respect to services, goods and facilities, without discrimination because of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, family status or disability.

9. Tables

   From: Annual report 2003-2004

   Table 1:  New Complaints Filed by Social Area and Grounds Cited

   Total Number of New Complaints: 2,450

   Accommodation	7	2	10	0	1	4	48	13	11	6	11	11	29	0	4	10	5	8	180	90	3.67%
   Contracts	34	1	1	0	0	1

10. 9.3. Intersections with sex

    From: Minds that matter: Report on the consultation on human rights, mental health and addictions

    There is a close connection between mental health disabilities, addictions and gendered violence. Women who are survivors of violence, trauma and abuse often face substance use and mental health issues.[61] Several women reported gender-based violence related to having a mental health history. Some said they were sexually harassed or assaulted by patients or staff while hospitalized for a psychiatric disability.

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