November 20, 2024
Human Rights Commissioner expands systemic discrimination education with new, action-centred offering
Vancouver B.C. – BC’s Office of the Human Rights Commissioner (BCOHRC) is launching the second phase of its free online educational sessions on systemic discrimination. Building on the success of […]
November 19, 2024
ADVISORY: Media are invited to join Human Rights Commissioner for discussion with Federal Housing Advocate – Nov. 28
Vancouver B.C. – B.C.’s Human Rights Commissioner is launching a new Beyond the Headlines livestream series with a discussion of housing as a human right. On Thursday, Nov. 28 at […]
November 5, 2024
BCOHRC launches refreshed accessible website with #DiscoverBCOHRC campaign
Vancouver B.C. – BC’s Office of the Human Rights Commissioner (BCOHRC) has taken further steps to build accessibility into its work by relaunching its main website, bchumanrights.ca, with accessible design […]
September 10, 2024
New tool for servers and cab drivers on upholding rights of guide dog users
Vancouver B.C. – BC’s Office of the Human Rights Commissioner (BCOHRC) has released educational resources to help workers in the restaurant and taxi industries understand their responsibilities to people who […]
August 28, 2024
B.C.’s Human Rights Commissioner shares facts on equity, diversity and inclusion measures in employment
Vancouver, B.C. – B.C.’s Office of the Human Rights Commissioner (BCOHRC) has published a new resource to share answers to frequently asked questions on equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) hiring […]
February 15, 2024
Advisory: Virtual launch event and screening of Introduction to Systemic Discrimination – Feb. 21
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 […]
January 30, 2024
B.C. Human Rights Commissioner launches inquiry into police use of force
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. […]
January 18, 2024
Advisory: Online education session on B.C.’s Human Rights Code will explore housing, employment and services
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 […]
December 12, 2023
Human Right Commissioner launches inquiry to shed light on exclusion zones and press freedom
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 […]
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 […]