October 17, 2022
Advisory: Upcoming B.C. Human Rights Code public educational session on services
Vancouver, B.C. – On October 19, 2022, BC’s Office of the Human Rights Commissioner will hold a free, virtual session to help people understand B.C.’s Human Rights Code and how […]
October 7, 2022
This October, Terrace residents can visit the Skeena Valley Farmers Market to discuss ableism in their communities
Terrace, B.C. – Starting on October 8, 2022 and continuing on Saturdays throughout the month, Terrace and District Community Services Society (TDCSS) will host a booth at the Skeena Valley […]
October 5, 2022
Event on Legislature lawn to raise awareness of Indigenous disability issues in B.C.
Victoria, B.C. – On October 5, 2022, Indigenous Disability Canada (IDC) / British Columbia Aboriginal Network on Disability Society (BCANDS) will hold an event on the front lawn of the […]
October 4, 2022
NEW POLL: 1 in 4 people in B.C. with a disability have experienced discrimination in the last year
Vancouver, B.C. – A recent poll commissioned by BC’s Office of the Human Rights Commissioner (BCOHRC) reveals the high rates of discrimination and stigma that people with disabilities continue to […]
May 17, 2022
Advisory: Housing and your human rights – renter alert
Everyone has the right to be free from discrimination when renting an apartment, house, co-op unit, or other space. BC’s Office of the Human Rights Commissioner is holding a free, […]
April 4, 2022
Commissioner calls on Province to end ‘cruel and unjust’ incarceration of migrants
Vancouver B.C. – B.C.’s Human Rights Commissioner says detaining migrants in jails for immigration issues is cruel, unjust and violates human rights commitments. “People held under immigration law have committed […]
March 15, 2022
B.C. Supreme Court decision on family status a disappointing outcome for gender equality in B.C.
Vancouver B.C. – B.C.’s Human Rights Commissioner said a B.C. Supreme Court decision on family status impedes gender equality in the workplace. B.C.’s Human Rights Commissioner was an intervenor in […]
December 10, 2021
Commissioner celebrates Human Rights Day with video featuring elementary school students
Vancouver B.C. – What does the next generation of British Columbians think about equal rights? BC’s Office of the Human Rights Commissioner (BCOHRC) is celebrating International Human Rights Day 2021 […]
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 […]
October 20, 2021
Commissioner celebrates LGBTQ+ History Month with “I love my human rights” video launch and virtual event
Video story features LGBTQ+ refugee advocate Danny Ramadan Vancouver B.C. – BC’s Office of the Human Rights Commissioner (BCOHRC) is hosting a virtual screening of a new “I love my […]