OntHumanRightsNews

Following and reporting on legal development and other news related to #humanrights and #socialjustice in #Ontario #OnPoli #CdnPoli

[The OHRC @OntHumanRights]

#DYK: Sex-based differences in dress code policies may be discriminatory under the Human Rights Code? Any sex-based differences in dress code must be legitimately linked to job requirements.

[Hamilton Community Legal Clinic @HamiltonJustice]

Appeal launched of Superior Court decision on evictions from homeless encampments

While we cannot comment in detail on the appeal while it is before the Court, it is important to recognize why the appeal was necessary

Visit:https://t.co/88TQs2QtTR to read the full Media Release

[Rachel Gilmore @atRachelGilmore]

Can we expect corrections from @brianlilley, who called for mass deportations of non-citizens over a TEN MINUTE PROTEST (and doubled down when Kathryn asked him about it!)??

Such dogshit morals from someone with an outsized platform.

No one serious should take him seriously.

[Canadian Civil Liberties Association @cancivlib]

CCLA welcomes the Government of New Brunswick’s changes to the province’s sexual orientation and gender policy in schools – Policy 713.

Read more here.
https://t.co/AqW9EBrmHU

[Paul Champ @PaulChampLaw]

Last day of evidence in #Abdelrazik trial. CSIS witness admits that some of their colleagues, including their supervisor, would make discriminatory remarks in the workplace, and some CSIS were “passionately against” Abdelrazik’s release from arbitrary detention in Sudan.

[Human Rights Canada @CdnHumanRights]

The CHRC applauds the UN’s adoption of the 2nd International Decade for People of African Descent (2025-2034) and Canada’s role in co-sponsoring it. (1/3)

[Human Rights Canada @CdnHumanRights]

On #HumanRightsDay, we recognize:

The right to live free from discrimination

The right to live free from poverty

The right to live in dignity

#SocioeconomicRights matter – read our statement: https://t.co/iP9dveJaH4

[The OHRC @OntHumanRights]

Today, join the OHRC in celebrating #InternationalHumanRightsDay! To learn more about the OHRC’s work towards the advancement of human rights in Ontario, visit our website at: https://t.co/hwaB0GFRjC

[The OHRC @OntHumanRights]

Stefan Enrique Joseph Kallikaden accepted the Daniel G. Hill Human Rights Award for Young Leader with a call to action for improving equitable access to services for newcomers and vulnerable populations:

[Jeff Schlemmer @Jeff_Schlemmer_]

The Hamilton encampment case Dream Team!

[The OHRC @OntHumanRights]

“It is important to talk about history because this is what Dr. Daniel G. Hill recognized. My seeing his example of a Black person identifying, prioritizing, and privileging people of African origin in this country was so inspiring for what I went on to do.

[Wade Poziomka @WPoziomka]

We're really excited in the Human Rights Group at Ross & McBride to have been recognized by The Globe and Mail as one of Canada's Best Law Firms in 2025 with distinction in Human Rights Law!

[Disability Justice Network of Ontario @djnontario]

Today at noon is the Toronto rally to save social assistance. OW and ODSP recipients deserve dignity, not fighting to afford food and rent. We need rates that keep pace with rents and allows everyone to thrive. We can build that Ontario together.

[Lorin MacDonald @lorinmac]

What a week! Honored to receive 3 recognitions: the @GGCanada Persons Case Award, @OntHumanRights for Distinguished Service, and @MarchofDimesCDA Disability Changemaker of the Year. Humbled that decades of disability advocacy are seen. 🙏🏻 @westernuLaw @WesternU @LincAlexLawTMU

[The OHRC @OntHumanRights]

#DYK: That achieving “substantive equality” means that sometimes people need to be treated differently?

Learn more at: https://t.co/vg2OKJxtq8

[Paul Champ @PaulChampLaw]

In Federal Court today to fight a last minute motion by Canada to hold historic #Abdelrazik trial behind closed doors. CSIS was complicit in the arbitrary detention of our Montreal client by Sudanese security agency renowned for torture. https://t.co/JyIAftqtir

[Accessibility Standards Canada @AccStandardsCA]

Good luck to Canada’s Paralympic athletes as they prepare to compete in Paris.

We’re excited to see them perform and excel on the world stage! Go Canada Go!

[Wade Poziomka @WPoziomka]

Thank you to all of our Unions across the province for advancing workers’ rights and serving as the backbone of the social justice movement. There is important work ahead. Thank you for continuing the fight to level the playing field! Happy Labour Day 2024. #HamOnt

[Wade Poziomka @WPoziomka]

I start my term today as Chair of the Canadian Bar Association’s Constitutional & Human Rights Section Executive. Check out the section website to stay up to date on legal developments. I want to recognize and thank our past chair, @kkinsinger. @CBA_News

[The OHRC @OntHumanRights]

Do you know someone who contributes to the advancement of human rights in Ontario? There is still time to nominate them for a Daniel G. Hill Award! Our deadline for submissions has been extended to 5:00 p.m. on September 5, 2024.