Vancouver, B.C. – B.C.’s Human Rights Commissioner, Kasari Govender, has released an interim report on the progress of an agreement between the Vancouver Police Board (VPB) and the Heiltsuk Nation […]

Vancouver, B.C. – Systemic discrimination is a major issue in B.C. and Canada, yet many people don’t know what it is or how to recognize it. That’s why B.C.’s Office of the […]

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. […]

Vancouver, B.C. – On Monday, the B.C. Supreme Court issued a decision in Vancouver Aboriginal Child and Family Services Society (VACFSS) v. R.R. that will impact how issues of discrimination are […]

Vancouver, B.C. – Continuing its successful series of educational sessions, BC’s Office of the Human Rights Commissioner will be hosting another free public session on B.C.’s Human Rights Code on […]

Nanaimo, B.C. – A new mural in Nanaimo aims to bring people together to combat hate. Unveiled on Thursday by B.C.’s Human Rights Commissioner, Kasari Govender, the mural is a […]

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 […]

Victoria, B.C. – Three oversight officers of the Legislature are urging the B.C. government to expand its consultation on draft principles for the responsible use of artificial intelligence to members […]

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 […]

Vancouver, B.C. – B.C.’s Human Rights Commissioner, Kasari Govender, travelled to the South Okanagan today to reveal a captivating new mural in Keremeos. This powerful work of art, co-designed with […]

Vancouver, B.C. – B.C.’s Human Rights Commissioner, Kasari Govender, hosted a special event in Fort St. John on Thursday to unveil a remarkable mural that aims to bring the community […]

In response to news of surging incidents of antisemitism and Islamophobia here in B.C., Human Rights Commissioner Kasari Govender issued the following statement: In these dark times, I know I […]