December 7, 2023
B.C. independent oversight offices urge public consultation, legislative reform on use of artificial intelligence
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 […]
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 […]
November 17, 2023
B.C.’s Human Rights Commissioner unveils inspiring mural in Keremeos to confront hate and inspire community connection
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 […]
November 10, 2023
B.C. Human Rights Commissioner sends a message with anti-hate mural in Fort St. John
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 […]
November 6, 2023
Statement: Human Rights Commissioner calls for action to counter rising antisemitism and Islamophobia
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 […]
November 3, 2023
B.C.’s Human Rights Commissioner unveils community mural in Vancouver to foster inclusion and action against hate
Vancouver, B.C. – B.C.’s Human Rights Commissioner, Kasari Govender, hosted an event in Vancouver on Thursday to unveil a powerful mural co-designed with the youth from Britannia Secondary School and […]
October 19, 2023
New tool aims to help people navigate B.C.’s human rights system
Vancouver, B.C. – BC’s Office of the Human Rights Commissioner (BCOHRC), in partnership with the Human Rights Tribunal and the Human Rights Clinic at the Community Legal Assistance Society (CLAS), […]
October 3, 2023
Advisory: Free public education session on B.C. Human Rights Code will tackle housing, employment and services
Vancouver, B.C. – Building on the success of its fully enrolled spring session, BC’s Office of the Human Rights Commissioner will be hosting another free educational session about B.C.’s Human […]
September 28, 2023
Online database of human rights-related recommendations for B.C. now publicly available
Vancouver, B.C. – Today, BC’s Office of the Human Rights Commissioner (BCOHRC) announced the release of a new tool that will allow community organizations, advocates, researchers and interested individuals to […]
September 26, 2023
B.C. Human Rights Commissioner dismayed as court decision undermines impact of Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act
Vancouver, B.C. – B.C.’s Human Rights Commissioner is disappointed by today’s B.C. Supreme Court decision limiting the power of the province’s Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (Declaration […]
September 19, 2023
Statement from B.C.’s Human Rights Commissioner in response to the hate fuelled marches planned for September 20, 2023
In response to news of hate-fuelled marches planned in cities and towns across B.C. for Sept. 20, 2023, Commissioner Kasari Govender issued the following statement: I am very disturbed by […]
September 7, 2023
Human Rights Code educational session now available as video in multiple languages
Vancouver, B.C. – Everyone deserves access to basic information about their human rights and how they are protected—whether they speak English or another language. That is why BC’s Office of […]