Human Rights
B.C. experts predict ‘mass migration’ of expats from Hong Kong over extradition bill protests
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
Vancouver immigration lawyers say they’re preparing for a spike in document requests as protests against a proposed extradition law rock the country. Continue reading
Backpack search not sexual discrimination: B.C. Human Rights Tribunal
Ryan Morris filed a complaint, saying Costco discriminated against him on the basis of his sex — by checking his backpack when he left the store. Continue reading
Organization of American States wants to probe MMIWG allegation of ‘genocide’
“I am expecting to receive a favourable response to this request,” the head of the Organization of American States wrote to Canada. Continue reading
Nanaimo woman wins court challenge over forced breathalyzer test hours after driving
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
“It was like living in a communist country with no rights. Truly I felt violated.” Continue reading
Halifax woman reaches settlement after being denied breast reduction surgery
Halifax resident Melody Harding was told she wouldn’t receive coverage under the province’s health insurance plan for the procedure because her body mass index was above the threshold required. Continue reading
Sister of inmate who died at EMDC to walk 180 km to demand changes at troubled jail
After a damning letter from the Ontario human rights commissioner about the jail, one woman is embarking on a 180-kilometre walk to demand changes. Continue reading
COMMENTARY: ‘Shadeism’ is the dark side of discrimination we ignore
Racism and discrimination doesn’t just happen between communities, it also happens within communities, Meera Estrada says. Continue reading
Former Halifax firefighter concludes testimony at human rights inquiry
Kathleen Symington has alleged that the fire service discriminated against her based on her gender and disability. Continue reading
Vegan Ontario firefighter files human rights complaint over food served while battling B.C. wildfire
Adam Knauff argues he was discriminated against for his sincerely held ethical beliefs, or creed. Continue reading
Humanitarian conditions in northwest Syria at ‘crisis point’: aid groups
Some 70 aid groups called for an immediate end to the fighting. They said that the violence has displaced an estimated 180,000 people in the last two weeks alone. Continue reading