London family files human rights claim alleging discrimination against children in cancer research funding
Kim Vander Schelde says only 5 per cent of Canadian government funds for cancer research goes to childhood cancer. Continue reading
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Canadian prisons ill-equipped to meet needs of older inmates, report says
The federal correctional investigator and the Canadian Human Rights Commission is calling for the government to meet the unique needs of older people behind bars, whose numbers are going up. Continue reading
Human rights complaint filed against National Bank for racial discrimination
By Gloria Henriquez Reporter/Weather specialist
A black man in Brossard has filed a complaint with the Canadian Human Rights Commission for racial discrimination after a routine transaction at a National Bank took a turn for the worse. Continue reading
Air Canada flight attendants say they were lined up, graded on appearance: union complaint
The complaint states that flight staff were directed during initial training sessions to “strut their stuff” by walking down what the document described as a “runway with a spectator section.” Continue reading
Single mother says she was forced to choose between her child and her military career
Nash was based in Esquimalt in 2013 when she says she was told if she wanted to continue her career, she needed to decide what her priority was: work or motherhood. Continue reading
Kahnawake officials to address complaints of discrimination against biracial couples on reserve
The complainants alleged they were singled out for having biracial backgrounds or having a partner who is considered “white.” Continue reading
Federal official: Ottawa could easily drop gender from passports
Marcella Daye, the acting manager of policy at the commission, said having gender-neutral identity documents like passports is the number one issue transgender Canadians have raised in recent consultations with the commission. Continue reading
Gay former navy officer in court to request review of discrimination claim
A hearing has begun in Halifax for retired navy officer Paul Ritchie, who alleges he was harassed because he is openly gay. Continue reading
Anthony Housefather elected chair of Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights
By Rachel Lau Online Producer - Quebec
Anthony Housefather was elected chairman of the Standing House Committee on Justice and Human Rights. Continue reading
Canada faces questions from UN rights committee on mining industry
The federal government is ignoring a UN panel’s request to explain how Canadian mining and resource companies deal with complaints of abuse. Continue reading