August 16, 2021
ADVISORY: Media are invited to join B.C.’s Human Rights Commissioner for announcement of first public inquiry
Vancouver B.C. – B.C.’s Human Rights Commissioner, Kasari Govender, will announce the topic of the first public inquiry to be conducted by her Office on Aug. 18, 2021 at 9:30 […]
July 13, 2021
B.C.’s Human Rights Commissioner issues guidance about proof-of-vaccination requirements as province enters Stage 3 of COVID-19 reopening
Vancouver, B.C. – British Columbia’s Human Rights Commissioner has issued new guidance to clarify the human rights considerations needed when developing rules about vaccination status. With vaccine uptake numbers rising […]
June 29, 2021
New resource for data collection harm prevention now available for researchers
Vancouver B.C. – BC’s Office of the Human Rights Commissioner (BCOHRC) has released a summary of its recommendations on how government and other researchers can collect and use race-based and […]
May 19, 2021
Commissioner launches new “I love my human rights” story series with virtual Asian Heritage Month event
BC’s Office of the Human Rights Commissioner (BCOHRC) is hosting a virtual screening of a new “I love my human rights” video story featuring Vancouver’s Brandon Yan, in celebration of […]
April 15, 2021
B.C. Human Rights Commissioner seeks to tackle family status discrimination in first intervention
UPDATE: In a decision released May 14, 2021, the Supreme Court of British Columbia granted the Commissioner’s application to intervene in this judicial review proceeding. The hearing took place Oct. […]
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
Vancouver B.C. – Today, B.C.’s Human Rights Commissioner issued a simple poster to clarify mask-wearing exemptions permitted under law. The poster is designed to be placed alongside notices or signage […]
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 […]