China sentences prominent rights lawyer to 4-1/2 years for subversion
Wang Quanzhan went missing in August 2015, amid a sweeping crackdown on rights activists and lawyers. Continue reading
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Sold-out Halifax disX show breaks down disability barriers
Speakers at the inaugural Halifax DisabilityX show shared their personal stories on Thursday in an attempt to shed some light on what it’s like to live with a disability. Continue reading
Burnaby Safeway worker’s sexual ‘dad joke’ leads to human rights complaint
By Robyn Crawford Reporter
The woman who filed the complaint called the incident inappropriate and unprofessional and asked for a $250 gift card and a public apology. Continue reading
LGBTQ teachers allege discriminatory hiring practices in Alberta Catholic schools
By Heather Yourex-West Health Reporter
The Alberta Human Rights Commission is currently hearing two cases involving teachers within Calgary’s Catholic school district. Continue reading
‘I was devastated’: Family living in Canada for 6 years to be deported Christmas Eve
A family of seven who have lived in Canada for more than six years are set to be deported to Colombia on Christmas Eve by the Canada Border Service Agency (CBSA). Continue reading
N.S. human rights awards given to activists for HIV rights, minority communities
Nova Scotians fighting for racial minorities, people with HIV and AIDS and newcomers are being recognized today for their work. Continue reading
New Canadians sworn in as Winnipeg museum celebrates International Human Rights Day
The Canadian Museum for Human Rights celebrated the 70th anniversary of the declaration of human rights on Sunday with free admission and a citizenship ceremony. Continue reading
UN committee on torture urges Canada to stop sterilizations of Indigenous women
Canada needs to take legislative and policy measures to stop women from being sterilized against their will, the United Nations Committee Against Torture said on Friday Continue reading
Canada was courting Saudi Arabia for billions in new business before ill-fated tweet
One tweet appears to have cost the Canadian economy more than $1 billion. But Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is unlikely to seek to repair relations with Saudi Arabia when he and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman see each at this weekend’s G20 summit. Continue reading
Government introduces legislation that will re-establish a human rights commission in B.C.
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
The B.C. government has introduced legislation that lays the groundwork for the province to bring back its human rights commission. Continue reading