Discrimination

• Transgender Albertan says tribunal ruling will lead to justice for LGBTQ2 community

  Marni Panas, a transgender woman, filed the complaint against the Edmonton Police Service in 2019 after she called 911 to ask for a welfare check on her friend.

  Canada

  Jan 15
  
• Female police officers’ proposed class action suit back in B.C. court

  The lawsuit was filed by six female police officers alleging they faced harassment and discrimination on the job because of their gender.

  Crime

  Dec 2, 2024
  
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• Have you experienced ageism? B.C.’s seniors advocate wants to hear about it

  The Office of the Seniors Advocate says it wants to learn more about how ageism is affecting people's daily lives, to better inform its future work.

  Health

  Nov 14, 2024
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• More than half of human rights complaints in Saskatchewan last year involved disabilities

  Last year 61 per cent of complaints accepted by the Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission were related to disability.

  Health

  Jul 26, 2024
• Canada’s human-rights credentials up for review by global body after complaint

  The Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions says it is deciding whether the Canadian agency still deserves an "A" rating.

  Canada

  Jun 11, 2024
• Ottawa to invest over $110M in new anti-racism strategy

  Minister Kamal Khera said at a press conference Saturday the federal government's new anti-racism strategy will change the lives of "thousands" of Canadians.

  Canada

  Jun 8, 2024
• Responses filed to B.C. female cops’ proposed harassment, discrimination class-action suit

  The suit names 13 cities with municipal police agencies along with the Office of the Police Complaint Commissioner and B.C.'s solicitor general and public safety minister.

  Crime

  Feb 15, 2024
• Retired VPD officer throws support behind female officers’ harassment suit

  Former Vancouver police officer Tammy Hammell is speaking out in support of a group of female officers who have filed a proposed class action suit alleging gender discrimination.

  Crime

  Jan 25, 2024
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• Show of solidarity for female officers behind proposed B.C. harassment class action lawsuit

  The lawsuit was filed Oct. 12, by six women police officers, alleging discrimination and harassment based on gender.

  Crime

  Dec 21, 2023
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• More female police officers interested in proposed B.C. harassment class action lawsuit

  More than 60 female officers have added their names to a confidential information website created for the lawsuit, which alleges systemic discrimination and sexual harassment.

  Crime

  Oct 23, 2023