Summary: For the past 65 years, the OHRC has worked to protect, promote, and advance human rights across the province through education, policy development, public inquiries, and litigation. As we continue this work, we encourage all Ontarians to help create a province where everyone feels they belong and to play their part in building an inclusive society that benefits all.
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Narrator: This year, the Ontario Human Rights Commission turns 65.
[A video of a mother embracing her baby fades in.]
Narrator: What does that mean for you?
[A video of a woman in a wheelchair being accompanied by a service dog, inside a supermarket is shown.]
[A video of a nurse wearing a hijab, kneeling to talk to a Black girl in a wheelchair.]
[A video of a member of the LGBTQ community looking directly at the camera while holding a pride flag.]
Narrator: For diverse communities?
[A video of a Black graduating student, hugging his mother.]
[A video of an elderly Asian man and two Asian women talking and walking together in the snow in a park.]
Narrator: For Ontario.
[A video of a group of young children learning how to read with their teacher.]
[A video of a woman on a train, looking out the window.]
[Text on screen: We help everyone understand their human rights and responsibilities]
[Various covers of key reports from the commission fades in: Right to Read Report, Human Rights AI Impact Assessment, Dreams Delayed Report, To Dream Together, Identifying and Addressing Anti-Indigenous Discrimination in Retail Settings]
Narrator: The Commission’s policies and recommendations help everyone understand their human rights and responsibilities.
[The covers fade away. A video fades in of a woman in a supermarket talking to a cashier.]
Narrator: Because dignity and respect for everyone are not just ideals.
[A video of two women communicating in sign language in public.]
[A video of a young girl laughing.]
Narrator: They are principles we live by.
[A video of a senior in a wheelchair propelling himself in a hallway.]
[The Ontario Human Rights Code charter appears.]
Narrator: And are enshrined in law.
[The video focuses on Part 1 of the charter – Free from Discrimination.]
Narrator: It is about substantive equality.
[A video of a Black child reading a book at home.]
Narrator: Together, we can ensure all students realize their right to read.
[A video of a Black student in a classroom listening and reading on a computer.]
[A video of Black post-secondary students laughing and celebrating at their graduation.]
Narrator: And address anti-Black racism in education.
[A video of a Black female student smiling before receiving her diploma.]
[An Ontario Indigenous dancer is performing a Powwow dance.]
Narrator: We can confront anti-Indigenous discrimination.
[An illustrated sturgeon fades in and is swimming.]
Narrator: And strengthen our efforts towards reconciliation.
[Various media articles highlighting OHRC’s work, and reports related to policing from the Commission are shown.]
Narrator: We can combat racism and discrimination in policing across communities.
[Three guidelines from the Commission are shown.]
[Text on screen: Centre human rights in your work.]
Narrator: And we can help everyone centre human rights in everything they do.
[A photo of Patricia DeGuire, Chief Commissioner of the OHRC fades in, along with a quote: “Our democracy depends on our willingness to act, to speak up, and to lead with courage”]
Narrator: Human rights start with you.
[A video of a mid-aged woman playing basketball with a man in a wheelchair.]
Narrator: Together we can shape a province where everyone belongs.
[A video of a mother and her newborn in the hospital.]
[A video of two colleagues at work talking to each other.]
Narrator: So that everyone can contribute fully to the development and well-being of their communities.
[A video of a mother helping her daughter put on an outfit.]
[A video of a girl hugging and embracing her grandmother.]
Narrator: Join the OHRC in celebrating 65 years of work to dismantle systemic racism and discrimination.
[A video of a diverse group of volunteers helping at a local food bank.]
[A video of a worker laughing and having fun with her colleagues during a break.]
[A video of a young girl helping her grandmother put groceries in her cart at the supermarket.]
[A video of a diverse group of children playing hopscotch in the playground with their teacher.]
Narrator: Learn about what you can do.
[A video of a Black woman looking reflectively out the window.]
[Text on screen: Human rights are everyone’s responsibility. Learn about what you can do. Use our website ohrc.on.ca as a guide and resource.]