April 12, 2021
B.C. Human Rights Commissioner seeks to intervene in a case involving alleged online hate speech
UPDATE: In a decision made on Oct. 15, 2021, the Supreme Court of British Columbia granted the Commissioner’s application to intervene in this judicial review proceeding. The Court said the […]
April 6, 2021
B.C.’s Human Rights Commissioner hosts a public conversation with Indigenous Peoples in the province
Vancouver B.C. – BC’s Office of the Human Rights Commissioner (BCOHRC) is pleased to host a session for Indigenous Peoples to hear about the work of BCOHRC and human rights […]
February 16, 2021
B.C.’s Human Rights Commissioner hosts webinar on data collection for systemic change
Vancouver B.C. – BC’s Office of the Human Rights Commissioner (BCOHRC) will host two online events in March designed to teach researchers, decision makers and community groups about how race-based […]
December 17, 2020
Mask exemption poster for businesses now available from BC’s Office of the Human Rights Commissioner
The following media release contains information about British Columbia’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic that was current at the time of its publication. Provincial health orders and guidelines may have […]
December 9, 2020
Commissioner launches educational “Human Rights 101” video with virtual event on Human Rights Day
Vancouver B.C. – BC’s Office of the Human Rights Commissioner (BCOHRC) is celebrating Human Rights Day by hosting a virtual screening of a new short video, Human Rights 101. This […]
November 30, 2020
Human rights campaign prompts British Columbians to examine their internal racism
Vancouver B.C. – Large black signs with bold, white writing have popped up in municipalities across British Columbia. From billboards, transit shelters and the backs of buses, they pose a […]
November 5, 2020
B.C. Human Rights Commissioner issues guidance on COVID-19 mask policies
The following media release contains information about British Columbia’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic that was current at the time of its publication. Provincial health orders and guidelines may have […]
September 22, 2020
BC’s Human Rights Commissioner hosts online townhall for Metro Vancouver
VANCOUVER, B.C. – Wrapping up a series of online engagements with communities across the province, B.C.’s Human Rights Commissioner Kasari Govender will host a virtual townhall event with participants from […]
September 15, 2020
BC’s Office of the Human Rights Commissioner calls for new legislation governing disaggregated demographic data collection to address systemic discrimination in British Columbia
VANCOUVER, B.C. – On Tuesday, Sept.15, BC’s Office of the Human Rights Commissioner (BCOHRC) will issue recommendations on how the provincial government could collect and use disaggregated demographic and race-based […]
August 17, 2020
BC’s Human Rights Commissioner hosts online townhall with Northeastern communities
Join us on Thursday, August 20, 2020, from 2:30-4:30 pm PDT, as BC’s Human Rights Commissioner Kasari Govender hosts an education and engagement session via Zoom with participants from B.C.’s […]
August 4, 2020
BC’s Human Rights Commissioner hosts online townhall for rural/remote communities
Join us on Thursday, August 6, 2020, from 2:30-4:30 pm PDT, as BC’s Human Rights Commissioner Kasari Govender hosts an education and engagement session via Zoom with participants from B.C.’s […]
July 16, 2020
BC’s Human Rights Commissioner hosts education and engagement session for Fraser Valley
On Tuesday, July 21, 2020, from 1:00–3:00 pm, BC’s Human Rights Commissioner Kasari Govender will be hosting an education and engagement session via Zoom with participants from B.C.’s Fraser Valley. […]