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.
OHRC’s Submission to the United Nations Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of racism
OHRC submission to the Standing Committee on Justice Policy on Bill 194
Ontario Human Rights Commission Submission to the Standing Committee on Social Policy Regarding Bill 149, Working for Workers Four Act, 2023
The Ontario Human Rights Commission (OHRC) welcomes the opportunity to provide this submission on the proposed Bill 149, Working for Workers Four Act, 2023. This submission concerns Section 8 amendments to the Employment Standards Act relating to Canadian experience and artificial intelligence.
Submission of the Ontario Human Rights Commission concerning a proposed training regulation under the Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019
September 2023 - The Ontario Human Rights Commission (OHRC) welcomes the opportunity to provide this submission on the proposed training regulation under the Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019 (CSPA).
Submission of the Ontario Human Rights Commission on the modifications to the Equipment and Use of Force Regulation under the Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019.
The Ontario Human Rights Commission (OHRC) welcomes the opportunity to provide this submission on modifications to the Equipment and Use of Force Regulation[i] (the “Regulation”) under the Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019 (CSPA).
Proposed Adequate and Effective Policing (General) Regulation under the Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019
The Ontario Human Rights Commission (OHRC) welcomes the opportunity to provide this submission on the proposed Adequate and Effective (General) Regulation (the Regulation) under the Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019 (CSPA).
OHRC submission to the Standing Senate Committee on Human Rights regarding the role of human rights commissions in addressing anti-Black racism and other forms of systemic discrimination
The Standing Senate Committee on Human Rights (the Committee) invited the Ontario Human Rights Commission (the OHRC) to make a brief submission to the Committee on best practices or policies for combatting anti-Black racism and to share the OHRC’s perspective on a direct tribunal access model compared to a commission screening model for dealing with human rights complaints.
Proposed Amendments to Clarify and Enhance Rental Rules Related to Air Conditioning
The government of Ontario is seeking feedback on proposed changes to the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006 (RTA) which would clarify and enhance rules related to the installation of air conditioning (A/C) units.
OHRC Submission on Proposed amendment to Ontario Regulation 232-18 - Inclusionary Zoning to pause implementation in three municipalities until July 1, 2027
January 19, 2026
Introduction
The Ontario Human Rights Commission (OHRC) welcomes the opportunity to provide this submission on the proposed amendment under O. Reg. 232/18 – Inclusionary Zoning, made under the Planning Act, to pause the implementation of Inclusionary zoning (IZ) in three municipalities until July 1, 2027.
OHRC Submission on Bill 60 Regarding Proposed Amendments to the Compensation Requirements for Landlord's Own Use Evictions
November 21, 2025
Context
The Ontario Government has introduced Bill 60: Fighting Delays, Building Faster Act, 2025 and its Schedule 12, which proposes amendments to the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006 (RTA). The government is seeking feedback on four of the thirteen proposed housing regulatory changes: [1]