Human Rights

• Dan Philip, civil rights champion and builder of bridges, passes away

  Dan Philip was well known for advocating for the rights of the Black community and often spoke out against racism and discrimination.

  Canada

  Apr 1
  
• A N.B. single mother says she can’t find housing because she has a child

  A single mother living in New Brunswick says property owners in the area have denied her rental applications because she has a child.

  Economy

  Mar 16
  
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• Construction starts on new Montreal Holocaust Museum

  The power of the Holocaust stories is why survivors support the construction of a new Holocaust museum that will be able to to reach more people.

  Canada

  Dec 20, 2023
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• Gay man set to be deported from Edmonton to Uganda: ‘I’m in a nightmare’

  A 25-year-old gay man who has been living and working in Edmonton since 2018 is concerned for his safety because he's being deported back to Uganda.

  Canada

  Dec 14, 2023
• Russia’s Supreme Court effectively bans LGBTQ2 activism in landmark ruling

  In response, a spokesperson for the UN Human Rights Office said the LBGTQ2 community's situation in Russia was "just going from bad to worse."

  World

  Nov 30, 2023
• Rights commissioner examines care and rights of vulnerable adults in B.C.

  Kasari Govender is hoping her inquiry will uncover the scope and usage of emergency assistance and whether any detentions comply with human rights law and standards.

  Health

  Nov 30, 2023
• ‘Bullying’: B.C. leaders back inclusive education material as anti-2SLTBQIA+ rallies planned

  Kasari Govender says peaceful demonstration protects democracy and generates debate, but the human rights of the trans and 2SLGBTQIA+ community are "not up for debate."

  Politics

  Sep 19, 2023
• Human rights violation claims lobbed at B.C. company over Central Africa copper mine

  None of the new houses built for 45 displaced households had showers, running water or electricity, two human rights groups allege.

  Canada

  Sep 15, 2023
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• Lawsuit filed against City of Edmonton over encampment response

  The CJHR is suing the City of Edmonton, claiming the 'eviction and displacement of individuals residing in encampments' violates those people's rights and freedoms.

  Canada

  Aug 31, 2023
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• N.B. makes minor ‘clarifications’ to Policy 713 after being told it violated the Charter

  New Brunswick's provincial government is making minor 'clarifications' to Policy 713, a week after the province's youth advocate found it violates the Charter rights of children.

  Canada

  Aug 23, 2023