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Ontario’s Human Rights Code was put into place to protect the residents of Ontario
from discrimination in:
The Human Rights Code sets out 15 grounds of discrimination. They are:
To view the fact sheets, prepared by the Human Rights Commission, that deal withthe above grounds of discrimination click here.
On June 30, 2008, the process for dealing with human rights complaints underwent
significant changes. The following, taken from the Ministry of the Attorney General's
website, explains which organizations deal with what.
from discrimination in:
 | Employment | |
| Accommodation | |
| Goods, services and facilities | |
| Membership in vocational associations and trade unions |
The Human Rights Code sets out 15 grounds of discrimination. They are:
| Race | |
| Ancestry | |
| Place of origin | |
| Colour | |
| Ethnic origin | |
| Citizenship | |
| Creed (religion) | |
| Sex (including pregnancy) | |
| Sexual orientation | |
| Disability | |
| Age (18 to 65 in employment, and 16 and over in occupancy of | |
| accommodation) | ||
| Marital status (including same sex partners) | |
| Family status | |
| Receipt of public assistance (in accommodation only) | |
| Record of offences (in employment only) |
To view the fact sheets, prepared by the Human Rights Commission, that deal with
On June 30, 2008, the process for dealing with human rights complaints underwent
significant changes. The following, taken from the Ministry of the Attorney General's
website, explains which organizations deal with what.
Changes to the Human Rights
Code
Substantial changes have been made
to Ontario's Human Rights Code.
These changes took effect on June
30, 2008.These changes affect how
complaints are handled and the role
of the Human Rights Commission.
Code
Substantial changes have been made
to Ontario's Human Rights Code.
These changes took effect on June
30, 2008.These changes affect how
complaints are handled and the role
of the Human Rights Commission.
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What I should know about human rights in Ontario
| Filing a Complaint |
The Human Rights
Tribunal of Ontario deals
with all claims of
discrimination filed under
the Ontario Human
Rights Code. The
Tribunal resolves
applications through
mediation or adjudication.
The Tribunal's goal is to
resolve claims in a fair,
open and timely manner.
Tribunal of Ontario deals
with all claims of
discrimination filed under
the Ontario Human
Rights Code. The
Tribunal resolves
applications through
mediation or adjudication.
The Tribunal's goal is to
resolve claims in a fair,
open and timely manner.
| Human Rights Legal Support Centre |
The Ontario Human
Rights Commission
works to promote,
protect and advance
human rights. Its main
focus is to address the
root causes of
discrimination. Through
outreach, cooperation
and partnership, the
Commission aims to
advance Ontario's
human rights culture.
Rights Commission
works to promote,
protect and advance
human rights. Its main
focus is to address the
root causes of
discrimination. Through
outreach, cooperation
and partnership, the
Commission aims to
advance Ontario's
human rights culture.
| Information about the | |
| status of your case. |
| An application guide. |
| Copies of any | |
| Tribunal forms. |
| Information about the | |
| Tribunal's procedures. |
| Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario |
The Human Rights
Legal Support Centre
offers human rights
application-related legal
support services to
individuals who believe
they have experienced
discrimination.
Legal Support Centre
offers human rights
application-related legal
support services to
individuals who believe
they have experienced
discrimination.
| Advice about next | |
| steps. |
| Help with the | |
| application process. |
| Ontario Human Rights Commission |
| Human rights | |
| education and outreach. |
| Human rights issues | |
| in Ontario. |
| The status of a | |
| complaint filed before June 30, 2008. |
| If you filed a complaint prior to June 30, 2008 click here. |
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you want:
you want:
Contact the Commission
if you want to learn
more about:
if you want to learn
more about:
Contact the Centre if
you think you have been
discriminated against
and want:
you think you have been
discriminated against
and want:
Complaints that were filed with
the Commission prior to June
30, 2008 and which have not
been settled may be replaced
with an application to the Human
Rights Tribunal. For additional
information click here.
the Commission prior to June
30, 2008 and which have not
been settled may be replaced
with an application to the Human
Rights Tribunal. For additional
information click here.
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