January 30, 2024
B.C. Human Rights Commissioner launches inquiry into police use of force
Vancouver, B.C. – B.C.’s Human Rights Commissioner has launched an inquiry to quantify the use of force by police against racialized people and people with mental health issues in B.C. […]
December 12, 2023
Human Right Commissioner launches inquiry to shed light on exclusion zones and press freedom
Inquiry to review restrictions on media during April 2023 Downtown Eastside decampment Vancouver, B.C. – B.C.’s Human Rights Commissioner has launched an inquiry into the exclusion or restriction of the […]
November 30, 2023
Commissioner launches inquiry into involuntary detentions under Adult Guardianship Act, orders health agencies to release data
Vancouver, B.C. – B.C.’s Human Rights Commissioner has ordered seven health agencies to provide data on involuntary detentions of vulnerable adults. Data obtained under the orders will contribute to the […]
July 21, 2022
Commissioner commends B.C. government for ending unjust treatment of innocent migrants
Vancouver B.C. – B.C.’s Human Rights Commissioner Kasari Govender commends the provincial government for cancelling its agreement with Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA,) and ending the detention of migrants in […]
November 24, 2021
B.C.’s Human Rights Commissioner’s Police Act submission data reveals disturbing pattern of discrimination in B.C. policing
Vancouver B.C. – Today, B.C.’s Human Rights Commissioner, Kasari Govender, released her submission to the Special Committee on Reforming the Police Act (SCORPA), which makes recommendations to address a disturbing […]
November 17, 2021
ADVISORY: Media are invited to join B.C.’s Human Rights Commissioner for release of embargoed submission on reforming policing in B.C.
Vancouver B.C. – B.C.’s Human Rights Commissioner, Kasari Govender, will release results of a new data-driven report which reveals a disturbing pattern of discrimination among B.C. police services. Media are […]