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About human rights
Get an overview of human rights in Canada and the work being done to protect individuals from discrimination and harassment.
How your rights are protected
Look into the provincial, territorial, national and international laws that govern the human rights of all individuals in Canada.
Canada and the United Nations human rights system
Learn how Canada reports to the UN on the treaties we have ratified, to account for actions within our country and pinpoint areas for improvement.
International human rights
Learn how Canada promotes and protects human rights and reflects Canadian values on the international stage.
Human rights complaints
Find out what constitutes a valid human rights complaint and discover the processes for making a complaint in Canada.
Rights of people with disabilities
Learn more about the strong legal and legislative framework that guarantees the equal rights of people with disabilities.
Indigenous peoples and human rights in Canada
See how evolutions in policy and law aim to address some of the issues facing Indigenous peoples.
Rights of children
Read about Canada's commitment to the UN's Convention on the Rights of the Child and its optional protocols.
Rights of women
Learn how the evolution of women's rights in Canada led to the creation of legal instruments to promote equality for women.
Official language rights
Consult Canada's Official Languages Act to know more about language rights in the workplace and find out how to make an official languages complaint.
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Rights in the workplace
Examine the laws and programs in place to protect the right of all Canadians to be treated fairly in the workplace.
Rights of LGBTI persons
Learn more about the development of LGBTI rights, and how these rights are protected within Canada and internationally.
Court Challenges Program
Learn how the modernized Court Challenges Program will support Canadians to bring official language rights and human rights cases before the courts.
Commemorative and awareness days - human rights
Join in as countries dedicated to the promotion of human rights celebrate a number of commemorative and awareness days each year.
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Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms
Find out how you can celebrate the Charter’s 35th anniversary. It’s ours! It’s us! It’s 35!
Canadian Museum for Human Rights
Discover and explore exhibits on human rights in Canada and around the world.