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The OHRC regularly makes submissions to various levels of government (provincial, federal and municipal) on laws or regulations that are being considered.

These submissions generally involve looking at the draft laws from a human rights perspective. The OHRC also makes submissions to international bodies like the United Nations, to other organization’s consultation and research projects, and to legal commissions and inquiries.

The OHRC regularly makes submissions to various levels of government (provincial, federal and municipal) on laws or regulations that are being considered.

These submissions generally involve looking at the draft laws from a human rights perspective. The OHRC also makes submissions to international bodies like the United Nations, to other organization’s consultation and research projects, and to legal commissions and inquiries.

Submission of the OHRC to the UN Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of racism ahead of her country visit to Canada
The Ontario Human Rights Commission (OHRC) has prepared a submission to inform the United Nations (UN) Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance (the Special Rapporteur) to support preparation and priority setting for the official visit to Canada in the fall of 2026.
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OHRC Submission on Ontario’s Bill 119 Proposal to Expand the use of Locked Rooms in Youth Justice Facilities
June 24, 2026 IntroductionThe Ontario Human Rights Commission (OHRC) welcomes the opportunity to offer this submission on the proposed amendments to the Child, Youth and Family Services Act, 2017 (CYFSA) in Bill 119, Protecting Ontario's Streets and Communities Act, 2026.
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OHRC Submission on Ontario’s Bill 119 Proposed legislative amendments to the Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019
June 25, 2026  1. IntroductionThe OHRC welcomes the opportunity to provide this submission in response to Bill 119, Protecting Ontario's Streets and Communities Act, 2026. Aspects of this Bill propose to amend the Community Safety and Policing Act (CPSA), by:
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Submission of the Ontario Human Rights Commission to the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario on its proposed updates to its Rules of Procedure and Practice Directions
The Ontario Human Rights Commission (OHRC) is an independent arm’s-length agency of government established under the Human Rights Code (the Code). The OHRC is one of the three pillars of Ontario’s human rights system, alongside the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario (HRTO) and Human Rights Legal Support Centre (HRLSC).  The OHRC is responsible for promoting and advancing human rights and addressing systemic discrimination in Ontario.
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Ontario Human Rights Commission Submission concerning the Putting Student Achievement First Act, 2026
The Ontario Human Rights Commission (OHRC) welcomes the opportunity to provide this submission on Bill 101, Putting Student Achievement First Act, 2026 (the Act). Although Bill 101 received Royal Assent on May 7, 2026, the OHRC is nevertheless providing a submission to inform potential future regulations and implementation.
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Submission on extending authorities to transit special constables
Submission concerning a proposed new regulation under the Restricting Public Consumption of Illegal Substances Act, 2025 (RPCISA) to extend authorities to transit special constables
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OHRC Submission on Regulatory Proposal to Set a Timeframe for Tenants to Pay a Threshold of Arrears to Raise Issues at a Rent Arrears Hearing
In November 2025, the Ontario Human Rights Commission (OHRC) provided feedback on Bill 60: Fighting Delays, Building Faster Act, 2025 and its Schedule 12, which amended the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006 (RTA).
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OHRC Submission on Regulatory Proposal to Limit the Landlord and Tenant Board’s Ability to Set Aside an Eviction order
In November 2025, the Ontario Human Rights Commission (OHRC) provided feedback on Bill 60: Fighting Delays, Building Faster Act, 2025 and its Schedule 12, which amended the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006 (RTA).
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OHRC Submission on Regulatory Proposal to Limit the Landlord and Tenant Board’s Ability to Postpone the Enforcement of an Eviction Order
In November 2025, the Ontario Human Rights Commission (OHRC) provided feedback on Bill 60: Fighting Delays, Building Faster Act, 2025 and its Schedule 12, which amended the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006 (RTA).
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OHRC Submission on Regulatory Proposal to Clarify “Persistent” Late Payment of Rent Under the Residential Tenancies Act
In November 2025, the Ontario Human Rights Commission (OHRC) provided feedback on Bill 60: Fighting Delays, Building Faster Act, 2025 and its Schedule 12, which amended the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006 (RTA).
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