September 26, 2023
Gitxaala Nation and Ehattesaht First Nation challenge B.C. mineral tenure regime
B.C.’s Human Rights Commissioner intervened in two cases asking the court to consider B.C.’s Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (DRIPA or “Declaration Act”) in the mineral claims context.
August 24, 2023
BCTF vs. Neufeld
BC’s Office of the Human Rights Commissioner intervened in this case to seek clarity on where victims of hate crimes can turn to for justice.
June 22, 2023
Vancouver Aboriginal Child and Family Services (VACFSS) v. R.R.
B.C.’s Human Rights Commissioner intervened in a case concerning discrimination in matters related to child protection.
June 17, 2022
Gibraltar Mines v. Harvey
B.C.’s Human Rights Commissioner intervened in Gibraltar Mines v. Harvey (2022 BCSC 385), a case with important implications for promoting and protecting human rights in B.C., particularly the rights of women.