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Address the root causes of inequality, discrimination and injustice in B.C. by shifting laws, policies, practices and cultures. We do this work through education, research, advocacy, inquiry and monitoring.

Inquiry into hate in the pandemic

B.C.’s Human Rights Commissioner is conducting an inquiry into hate incidents in B.C. during the COVID-19 pandemic (the “Inquiry”). The Inquiry arose out of the significant increase in reported hate-related incidents, including online incidents, in B.C. since the start of the pandemic in early 2020.

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B.C.’s Human Rights Commissioner will audit the implementation of settlement agreement between Vancouver Police Board and Heiltsuk grandfather and granddaughter with critical human rights implications

Vancouver, B.C. – On Dec. 20, 2019, Maxwell Johnson and his granddaughter went to the Bank of Montreal (BMO) branch on Burrard Street in Vancouver and tried to open a bank account. After looking at the pair’s identification documents, including their government-issued Indian status cards, BMO staff called 911 to report…

September 28, 2022

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October 5, 2022, 12:00 pm - 3:30 pm

RDSP Awareness Month

A come-and-go event open to public. This event aims to raise awareness of the Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP), disability, and disability initiatives such as the BCOHRC’s Ableism Campaign. Visitors will be provided with information on the RDSP and Ableism Campaign as well as BCANDS/IDC promotional materials (cups, shirts, pins)…

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October 8, 2022, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

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Join TDCSS at the Skeena Valley Farmers Market for the month of October. We will be hosting a booth with information on BCOHRC Annual Public Campaign on Ableism and share resources. We look forward to exploring topics of ableism through conversation. Host: Terrace and District Community Social Services Society Event…

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October 15, 2022, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Event name: TBD

Join TDCSS at the Skeena Valley Farmers Market for the month of October. We will be hosting a booth with information on BCOHRC Annual Public Campaign on Ableism and share resources. We look forward to exploring topics of ableism through conversation. Host: Terrace and District Community Social Services Society Event…