Your rights and protections in B.C.
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What are human rights?
Everyone is born with the right to a life of equality, dignity and respect. Learn how these rights are protected under three levels of human rights laws.
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Human rights in B.C.
In B.C., the Human Rights Code protects you from discrimination based on parts of your identity.
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Rights and responsibilities
Whether you’re an employer or worker, landlord or tenant, service provider or client, we all have a role to play to protect against discrimination.
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Who can help?
Different parts of B.C.’s human rights system can help you in different ways, such as filing a complaint or providing legal advice.
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Special programs
A “special program” is any program adopted to improve conditions for an individual or group that has faced disadvantage. You can apply for a program with us!