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  1. 'Coming out'

    From: Discussion paper: Toward a commission policy on gender identity

    ‘Coming out’ as a transsexual person connotes a cycle or pattern of acknowledgement that one’s gender identity does not match one’s birth assigned sex. That cycle may begin, for example, with acknowledgement to one’s self and move toward public acknowledgement. However, for many people, this process is not linear. It does not start with denial and end with acknowledgement. It may be a non-linear process where the individual struggles with denial and acknowledgement over a period of time until coming to terms with the true gender self.

  2. 1. Introduction

    From: Policy on preventing sexual and gender-based harassment

    Sexual harassment is a form of discrimination based on sex.[1] The Ontario Human Rights Code (the Code) prohibits all forms of discrimination based on sex, and includes provisions that focus on sexual harassment. The Code offers this protection in five “social” areas: services, goods and facilities; occupancy of accommodation (housing); contracts; employment; and membership in vocational associations such as trade unions.

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    From: Politique sur la prévention de la discrimination fondée sur les troubles mentaux et les dépendances

    De 2009 à 2011, la Commission ontarienne des droits de la personne (CODP) a mené des consultations sur sa stratégie de santé mentale auprès de plus de 1 500 parties concernées, y compris environ 1 000 personnes aux prises avec des problèmes de santé mentale ou des dépendances, ainsi que des employeurs, des fournisseurs de services, des fournisseurs de logements, ainsi que des membres des familles et des défenseurs des droits et intérêts des personnes touchées. Le document Parce qu’on importe!

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    From: Policy on preventing discrimination because of pregnancy and breastfeeding

    The Ontario Human Rights Code states that it is public policy in Ontario to recognize the inherent dignity and worth of every person and to provide for equal rights and opportunities without discrimination. The Code aims to create a climate of understanding and mutual respect for the dignity and worth of each person, so that each person feels a part of the community and feels able to contribute to the community.

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    From: By the Numbers: A statistical profile of people with mental health and addiction disabilities in Ontario

    Many Ontarians with mental health or addiction disabilities experience significant disadvantage in society, such as chronic poverty, lower levels of education, lack of access to affordable housing, high unemployment and lack of societal supports. Discrimination, which arises from negative attitudes, stereotypes and systemic practices, is a significant barrier, and may contribute to these social and economic disadvantages.

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    From: En quelques chiffres : Profil statistique des personnes aux prises avec des problèmes de santé mentale et des dépendances en Ontario

    Bon nombre d’Ontariens et d’Ontariennes aux prises avec des problèmes de santé mentale ou des dépendances sont considérablement désavantagés dans la société (pauvreté chronique, niveaux de scolarité plus faibles, insuffisance de l’accès au logement abordable, taux de chômage élevé, manque d’aides sociétales, etc.). La discrimination, qui est le fruit d’attitudes négatives, de stéréotypes et de pratiques systémiques, constitue un obstacle important et peut exacerber ces désavantages sociaux et économiques.

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